UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa    ( Black cottonwood )

Family: SALICACEAE


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Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa-general description.jpg
Species: Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa L.

Depiction: Deciduous tree; very common to floodplains and riverbeds; wet to moist soils, low to moderate elevation.

Photographer: Roy Rea



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