Populus deltoides

Salicaceae

Piedmont

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Virginia, West Virginia

Tall Tree (Canopy)

75 - 100ft

50 - 100ft

Red

Capsule; Green, Yellow

Full Sun

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Moist, Wet

March - April

yellow

prefers moist situations along waterways but tolerates dry soils; most common on moist alluvial soils

best used for naturalizing; grows fast but short lived; Is sometimes planted for shade or used in shelter belts where rapid growth is desired; twigs and leaves are eaten by deer, field mice and rabbits; seeds , buds and twigs are eaten by numerous birds and mammals, including ruffed, spruce and sharptail grous