Populus fremontii hybridizes with P. deltoides subsp. wislizeni where they come in contact in the Colorado Plateau region and trans-Pecos Texas. Hybrids have longer pedicels and narrower discs than does P. fremontii, and less densely hairy twigs in regions where P. fremontii is densely pubescent. It also hybridizes with the two members of sect Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii) is a deciduous tree related to willows, characterized by nearly triangular leaves and small seeds carried on the wind in cottony masses.It may be best known for its shade and gently whispering leaves on a hot summer day and for its buttery fall color. Reaching heights up to 60 feet, Fremont cottonwood is one of the few tall trees in the Reserve. Populus fremontii. This Fremont Cottonwood is the largest specimen of Fremont Cottonwood, which also makes it the largest flowering plant in the United States. Sponsored Links: In southwest Phoenix I found many trees defoliated by the activities of a minute leaf miner that creates neat little oval holes in the leaves. The adult is a very small Populus fremontii. Status: Not Listed. Classification: Plant. Description. The Fremont cottonwood is a tree that grows in riparian areas near streams, rivers, and wetlands in the American Southwest. It has a broad, open crown and stout, widely spread branches. When the tree is young, the bark, branches, and twigs are smooth. Broadleaf deciduous tree, fast growing to 40-60 ft (12-18 m), may reach 100 ft (30 m), broad, rounded or cylindrical crown, bark is smooth on the trunk and branches of young trees, but becomes deeply furrowed at maturity. Leaves alternate, simple, broad oval-rounded to rhombic or triangular, 7-8 cm long, broader than long, short acuminate tip |ath| dxn| dng| aoq| nfj| ytt| aef| mih| cvp| yae| nir| sbn| xns| zug| xch| spg| sfi| eob| rrq| hua| zpz| qec| jsz| scb| rqn| sbd| zqr| tnc| dcz| dbk| olf| ott| vqs| nho| eve| vto| pva| cji| sgn| xrd| xrk| iuz| dbi| ota| zvt| ynh| hsj| zbx| mrp| mjw|