Ol' Westy
Plains Cottonwood (Populus deltoides subsp. monilifera)
Plains Cottonwood
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This is one of the most historic Plains Cottonwoods in Lethbridge, and was transplanted in 1906. It has a large circumference and a very wide canopy spread. This is a prime example of the size this species can achieve when given full space to grow.
- Species
- Plains Cottonwood
- Scientific name
- Populus deltoides subsp. monilifera
- Area
- Alberta
- Circumference
- 4.60 m
- Height
- 16.58 m
- Canopy spread
- 22.52 m
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This is one of the most historic Plains Cottonwoods in Lethbridge, and was transplanted in 1906. It has a large circumference and a very wide canopy spread. This is a prime example of the size this species can achieve when given full space to grow.
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