Fremont Cottonwood (Populus fremontii)

Fall cottonwoods along the Puerco River, mesas in the background.

NPS Photo/Hallie Larsen

Fremont Cottonwood (Populus fremontii) is a cottonwood (and thus a poplar) native to riparian zones of the Southwestern United States and northern through central Mexico. The tree was named after 19th century American explorer and pathfinder John C. Frémont.
 

Last updated: August 1, 2021

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Petrified Forest National Park
P.O. Box 2217
Attn.:
Petrified Forest, AZ 86028-2217

Phone:

928 524-6228

Contact Us

Tools

Stay Connected