Populus heterophylla
Downy Poplar, Swamp Cottonwood
Other regional names: Swamp Poplar
- Swamp Poplar
Also known as: Aigiros heterophyllos (L.) Raf. +8 more
- Aigiros heterophyllos (L.) Raf.
- Populus ×canadensis var. carolinensis Fiori
- Populus argentea F.Michx.
- Populus athemsay Fouger.
- Populus athemse Foug.
- Populus cordifolia Burgsd.
- Populus grandifolia Wesm.
- Populus heterophilla Foug.
- Populus heterophylla var. argentea Andersson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Salicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to North America, Populus heterophylla (commonly known as Downy Poplar or Swamp Cottonwood) is a tree belonging to the Salicaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia