Cottonwood Cottonless Evergreen Trees the fruit clusters together tightly

the fruit clusters together tightly

Because of their weight

especially during the first year after planting

fast-growing deciduous perennial shrub in the nightshade family (Solanaceae) celebrated for its nutrient-rich "superfood" fruit and arching growth habit

Thin the Top Keep the top of the tree narrow so it doesn't "umbrella" (shade) the bottom

Cottonwood Cottonless Evergreen Trees the fruit clusters together tightlyThe Cottonless Cottonwood (usually a male selection of Populus deltoides) is a specialized cultivar of the classic Eastern Cottonwood. It was bred to provide the incredible shade and rapid growth of the native tree without the "snowstorm" of messy, fuzzy white seeds (the "cotton") that typically clogs pool filters and air conditioners in late spring. This tree is deciduous and has large, heart shaped Glossy leaves that turn bright golden yellow in the