Black Cottonwood – q’ʷədí?q’ʷ

A tall tree with dense canopy at the top thinning out towards the bottom. A blue sky with buildings is in the background.

Plant Information

Lushootseed

q’ʷədí?q’ʷ

Common Name

Black Cottonwood

Genus

Populus 

Species

trichocarpa

Family

Salicaceae

Common Family Name

Willow

Native to Washington

Yes

USDA Hardiness

4(7)

Plant Growth Habit

Thick Trunk, Ascending Branches

Evergreen/Deciduous

Deciduous

Spread

15′-25

Height

125′-150′

Last Updated April 24, 2026