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Lanceleaf Cottonwood
Populus acuminata
Lanceleaf Cottonwood
In stock · from $167.99
A large, upright, rounded shade tree with dense branching and smooth grayish bark that becomes rigid as it matures. Medium sized, lance-shaped, green leaves turn yellow in fall. Seedless.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-21.
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Lanceleaf Cottonwood get?
About 50'+ tall and 35' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Lanceleaf Cottonwood need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Lanceleaf Cottonwood need?
Moderate water use.
Will Lanceleaf Cottonwood grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Lanceleaf Cottonwood deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Lanceleaf Cottonwood in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $167.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Lanceleaf Cottonwood wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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