Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii - Fremont or Gila Cottonwood, Alamo (Plant) Spanish oak forests

oak forests

generally serpentine

Central Western CA (except for Inner South Coast Range)

July Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 6ft

thornbush forms a dense

Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii - Fremont or Gila Cottonwood, Alamo (Plant) Spanish oak forestsA 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