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NARROWLEAF COTTONWOOD (Populus angustifolia)
FREMONT COTTONWOOD (Populus fremontii)
Other names: cottonwood, polar

POOR TO FAIR

The narrow leaf species is found throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Fremont cottonwood is the largest deciduous tree in Utah and is found from there throughout the southwest. These cottonwoods are two distinctly different trees. They grow in moist soils along stream banks and bottoms or along canal banks. The Fremont is the larger and more durable of the two. Don't use these cottonwoods for bearing trees unless nothing more durable, such as pines or juniper. etc., are available. If used keep the blaze as small as possible and smoothly drained. Paint thorough. Use a mound of stone for an additional accessory.