Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Populus x acuminata Rydberg
(Lance Leaf Cottonwood)

Family: Salicaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Populus x acuminata is a hybrid between Populus deltoides and Populus angustifolia. It has leaves that are neither narrow nor cordate. They are in between in shape. The young branches are glabrous. It is found in creekbeds in middle elevation.
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Populus x acuminata, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, Kingston Campground, May 4, 2009



Populus x acuminata, leaves, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, Kingston Campground, May 4, 2009



Populus x acuminata, bark, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, Kingston Campground, May 4, 2009


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