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  
   
   
   

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