Populus angustifolia 'Mammoth'
Narrow Leaf Cottonwood.
This Sierran tree looks like a narrow leaf Black Cottonwood. crossed with a quaking aspen. The cottonwood of much of the Rockies makes it into California around Bishop, Mammoth and the White Mountains. It has grown fine here in full shade and regular water. With its fall color and beautiful form it is a natural for landscaping at riparian area at 6000+ feet. If you do not live in a lookout tower with a creek next to it, it will still work very well in 5-6000 foot summer lodges where there is adequate moisture. Mix with Quaking Aspen to get contrast and stability in a pond or creek planting.
Populus angustifolia 'Mammoth' is great for a bird garden and a butterfly garden.
Foliage of Populus angustifolia 'Mammoth' turns a different color in the fall and is deciduous.
Flower of Populus angustifolia 'Mammoth' has color na.
Communities for Populus angustifolia 'Mammoth':Red Fir Forest, Riparian (rivers & creeks) and Yellow Pine Forest.
| ph: | 4.00 to 7.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 3 to 7 |
| height[m]: | 5.00 to 15.00 |
| width[m]: | 3.00 to 5.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 100.00 to 1095.00 |
