Common Name(s): Yaqui Cottonwood

Synonym(s):

Family: Salicaceae

Native To: Northern Mexico

Native Habitat: Full sun and most to wet soil

Growth Habit: Large tree

Flowering: Inconspicuous

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Natural History and Cultivation Notes: The Spanish name for Cottonwood is Alamo. Great for a shade tree, or for adding a lush green feel to a bright landscape. However this tree does consume a lot of water, so it is not for the common xeriscape. Due to their high water intake and their fast growth properties, these trees have rather soft wood. Breakage is common as they get older. They become brittle and hold up poorly to high winds and other stresses.

Ethnobotany:

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