Populus deltoides
Eastern Cottonwood
Range: Eastern 3/4 of U.S. | Native to the U.S. |
Family: Salicaceae = willow & cottonwood | Rate of Growth: Rapid |
Equally likely to be found within or outside of wetland habitat. | Active Growth Period: Spring and Summer |
Moisture Requirement: High | Height at maturity: 130 feet |
Phytoremediation Potential: High |
Sites containing Populus deltoides:
King Road Site 1 | |
King Road Site 3 |
Remediation References:
Che D, et al. (2003). Expression of mercuric ion reductase in Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) confers mercuric ion reduction and resistance. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 1: 311-319.
Vervaeke P, et al. (2003). Phytoremediation prospects of willow stands on contaminated sediment: a field trial. Environmental Pollution. 126: 275-282.
Pulford ID, Watson C. (2003). Phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated land by trees - a review. Environment International. 29: 529-540.
Bankston JL, et al. (2002). Degradation of trichloroethylene in wetland microcosms containing broad-leaved cattail and eastern cottonwood. Water Research. 36: 1539-1546.
Related Species:
Genus Populus | |
Genus Salix | |