Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii - Fremont or Gila Cottonwood, Alamo (Plant) Los Nogales Nursery and rock crevices

and rock crevices

where they are the “rock stars” of woody shrub diversity

Absolutely necessary for any butterfly garden

found only in the Yolla Bolly and South Fork Mtns

and local range

Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii - Fremont or Gila Cottonwood, Alamo (Plant) Los Nogales Nursery and rock crevicesA beautiful fast growing shade tree. Loves water. Roots can be invasive, not good in lawns. Female trees produce "cotton", males do not. Plant Characteristics Family Name Salicaceae Species Name Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii Common Name Fremont or Gila Cottonwood, Alamo Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Any Flower Color None Flowering Months March, April Evergreen Deciduous Winter deciduous