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Populus angustifolia

Mountain Cottonwood, Narrow Leaf Cottonwood
Other regional names: Narrow Leaved Balsam Poplar +2 more
  • Narrow Leaved Balsam Poplar
  • Narrow Leaved Cottonwood
  • Narrowleaf Cottonwood
Also known as: Populus ×canadensis var. angustifolia (E.James) Wesm. +7 more
  • Populus ×canadensis var. angustifolia (E.James) Wesm.
  • Populus ×sennii B.Boivin
  • Populus angustifolia var. coloradensis (Dode) Gombócz
  • Populus balsamifera var. angustifolia (E.James) S.Watson
  • Populus balsamifera var. augustifolia (E.James) S.Watson
  • Populus coloradensis Dode
  • Populus fortissima A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
  • Populus tweedyi Britton
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Salicaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Populus angustifolia (commonly known as Mountain Cottonwood or Narrow-Leaf Cottonwood) is a tree within the Salicaceae family. It is found natively in North America. 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)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany

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