Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen

Populus tremula 'Erecta'

Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen (Populus tremula 'Erecta') is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Conditionally Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 30–40 ft tall and 6–10 ft wide, and needs medium water. Unique form; prone to many diseases and insects.

medium water30–40 ft tall and 6–10 ft wideDeer-resistant

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Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen (Populus tremula 'Erecta') — (c) Andreas Rockstein, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen (Populus tremula 'Erecta') — mature form — (c) Dmitriy Bochkov, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen (Populus tremula 'Erecta') — foliage — (c) Oleg Kosterin, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen (Populus tremula 'Erecta') — bloom — (c) Oleg Kosterin, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Rating: Conditionally Recommended
Botanical name: Populus tremula 'Erecta'
Variety / cultivar: Upright European, Aspen
Type: Tree
Mature size: 30–40 ft tall and 6–10 ft wide
Water needs: medium water
Colorado native: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: clay, loam, sandy
Soil pH: 6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance: moderate
Wind tolerance: moderate
Salt tolerance: moderate

Site factors to consider

Critical: Cold Hardiness
Watch: Short Lived
Watch: Suckers

Frequently asked questions

Is Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Conditionally Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen get?: It matures to about 30–40 ft tall and 6–10 ft wide.
How much water does Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen need?: It needs medium water once established.
Is Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen native to Colorado?: No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

Poplar (cottonwood) — Upright European, Aspen

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At a glance

Site factors to consider

Frequently asked questions

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