UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa    ( Black cottonwood )

Family: SALICACEAE


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Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa-winter description.jpg
Species: Populus trichocarpa Torr. & A. Gray

Depiction: young cottonwood, usually found mixed with Alnus crispa sinuata.

Photo Location: Forests For The World, Prince George, BC

Photograph Date: Febuary 5th, 2005

Photographer: Allan Carson


Available images of Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa:


Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa general description

>Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa winter description<

Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa winter image-apical bud

Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa winter image-lateral bud

Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa winter image-mature bark

Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa winter image-young bark