Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Siouxland Poplar is recommended for the following landscape applications; Siouxland Poplar will grow to be about 90 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 40 feet. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page. A fast-growing tree with heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall, it is a male cultivar and does not produce the cottony seedpods common to other poplars. Siouxland Cottonwood is a cottonless & seedless variety makes a good fast growing large shade tree. Foliage is rust-resistant. The Siouxland is a male cultivar of the Cottonwood, so you won't have to deal with the cottony seeds. The leaves are light to medium green in the summer becoming a pale yellow in the fall. Full sun. A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant wellnourished for up to one year. 0000011145 00000 n [emailprotected]. Zone 3 A fast-grower that is useful for creating a windbreak, stabilizing soil on a slope, or in areas where quick shade is needed. Its foliage is slightly larger than the common cottonwood but still has a desirable rustling sound and movement in the wind. This tree is known for its heart-shaped leaves that are designed to catch even the slightest breeze and it brings a lot of interest to the landscape thanks to its heart-shaped leaves. 32 0 obj <>stream If a hard frost is expected be sure to hold off on planting. But the name . Bark, Stems, and Foliage Thinkstock Depending on rainfall, new plants need to be watered weekly through the first growing season. "Limbing up" the tree also makes mowing easier. For a wonderful native shade tree, try the unique Siouxland Cottonwood (Populus deltiodes 'Siouxland') or Eastern Cottonwood tree. 0000002027 00000 n Cottonwood ( Populus deltoids ), commonly called eastern cottonwood, is a fast-growing deciduous tree that obtains an additional 6-feet of growth yearly and reaches a mature height and width of 100 feet. This is a selection of a native North American species. After the first season, plants should only be watered during extended periods without rain. Foliage is deeper green and larger than the common cottonwood with resistance to leaf rust. Lincoln, Established trees should be fertilized every 2-3 years. HWko_q?RE4FQ`k7m"@caU=EJ4}f. Pole pruners and tree saws are better for large, mature shrubs or trees. Insects include borers, aphids, caterpillars, and scale. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Fill the hole until the soil line is just at the base of the plant, where the roots begin to flare out from the main stem. Give Siouxland trees a location in full sun. 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM This Siouxland Poplar tree does produce catkins around early spring.
