{"product_id":"peuplier-deltoide","title":"Eastern Cottonwood","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Cottonwood (\u003cem\u003ePopulus deltoides\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing Large Shade Tree for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastern Cottonwood (\u003cem\u003ePopulus deltoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is a very fast-growing, cold-hardy native tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It typically grows 4–6 ft per year (120–180 cm) and reaches 65-100 ft (20-30 m) at maturity. Best for windbreaks, large-scale landscaping, and naturalization, it offers dense green foliage and bright yellow fall colour along with exceptional tolerance to moist soils and urban conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Eastern Cottonwood for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the fastest-growing native trees, perfect for quickly establishing shade and stabilizing landscapes in tough conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade, windbreak, natural landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Quebec and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, loam, sandy, or humus-rich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and rural conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlood-prone sites and variable environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9572%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003e65-100 ft (20–30 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003e60–70 ft (18–21 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003e4–6 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003eMoist, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3249%;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.4155%;\"\u003e50–70 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Eastern Cottonwood Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Eastern Cottonwood if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want shade within 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a large yard or open landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a fast-growing native tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for windbreak or soil stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is small (very large mature size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a clean, low-mess ornamental tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting near foundations, pipes, or sidewalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreak planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge backyard shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiparian and shoreline stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalization projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban large-scale planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely fast growth, dense canopy, and high tolerance to wet soils make it ideal for large landscapes and environmental uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Eastern Cottonwood Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful native tree known for rapid growth and environmental resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Catkin\" title=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Catkin\"\u003ecatkins\u003c\/a\u003e and early leaf emergence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, glossy green canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong branching structure with wide crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Eastern Cottonwood is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including snow load and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from strong winds if exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30–40 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40–60 ft between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease frequency in dry or sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Eastern Cottonwood grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 4–6 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2 and performs well in Zones 2–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—male and female trees are separate (dioecious).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—roots are aggressive and can damage structures; plant far from buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—produces cotton-like seeds and leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9572%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.8334%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.1405%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.6691%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.2319%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.8334%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/eastern-cottonwood\" title=\"Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/eastern-cottonwood\" title=\"Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)\"\u003eEastern Cottonwood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.1405%;\"\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.6691%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMassive fast-growing canopy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.2319%;\"\u003eWindbreaks, quick shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.8334%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/balsam-poplar\" title=\"Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/balsam-poplar\" title=\"Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)\"\u003eBalsam Poplar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.1405%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.6691%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtreme cold hardiness; fragrant buds; rapid growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.2319%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWindbreaks, quick shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.8334%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/silver-maple\" title=\"Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/silver-maple\" title=\"Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)\"\u003eSilver Maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.1405%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.6691%;\"\u003eAdaptability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.2319%;\"\u003eUrban shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-trees-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Trees of Eastern Canada\"\u003eDeciduous Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\"\u003eHardiness Zone 2 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/aspen-and-poplar-trees\" title=\"Collection: Aspen and Poplar Trees\"\u003eAspen and Poplar Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/spring-flooding-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Spring Flooding in Eastern Canada : Plants That Help Protect Properties\"\u003eSpring Flooding in Eastern Canada : Plants That Help Protect Properties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/poplar-snow\" title=\"Nursery Blog: How Long Does Poplar Snow Last?\"\u003eHow Long Does Poplar Snow Last?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47322075463999,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47322075496767,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/peuplier-deltoide-populus-deltoides-illustration.jpg?v=1700574318","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/eastern-cottonwood","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}