Audubon® Native Cottonwood
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Audubon® Native Cottonwood highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 2-9
The National Audubon Society presents a new line of native plants and trees that will help birds and wildlife thrive in your area! The Audubon® Native Cottonwood Tree (Populus deltoides) creates bird habitat in a hurry, because these mighty native Shade Trees grow fast!
A host to countless insects, a single Cottonwood is a smörgåsbord to insectivorous birds! The Audubon website says to watch for Bluebirds, Grosbeaks, Indigo Buntings, Tanagers, Warblers, Vireos, and Orioles stopping by. The fast shade and cover means that many birds build their nest in the limbs, while mature trees house Woodpeckers, Owls, Flickers, and Bluebirds too!
The light green, heart-shaped foliage has a silvery cast to the underside, making the fluttering leaves flash and sparkle in the breeze. In fall, the leaves turn a brilliant yellow. The fluffy ‘summer snow’ seed pods are ornamental and hummingbirds, use the fluff to line their nests.
Planting and Application:
With the valuable Cottonwood, you'll quickly gain shade, motion and gentle "white noise". Much like a garden fountain, the soft murmur of the leaves helps mask the unpleasant sounds of traffic. Create a very effective sound barrier, windbreak or shelterbelt.
If you want a privacy screen, allow new growth to appear along the lower trunk. They are magnificent focal points in the landscape. Their thick root systems control erosion on stream banks, in Rain Gardens and improve water quality.
- Shimmering Leaves Catch the Breeze
- Great Erosion Control
- Plants for Backyard Birds - Food, Shelter, Nesting & Roost
- Host Plant for Hundreds of Moth & Butterfly Larvae
- Large & Fast Growing Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Cottonwood Trees are extremely fast-growing, hardy and easy to care for! Virtually indestructible, they are rust and pest-resistant. These trees should not be used near buildings, or paved driveways and sidewalks. They are best near the edge of a property, or on a larger open space.
- Full Sun
- Adaptable to Wide Range of Well-Drained Soil
- Learn About Safely Planting Large Root System Trees
- Mulch Well
- Prune When Dormant
Fast-growing and bird-friendly shade, shelter & food! The Audubon® Native Cottonwood Tree will add a long-lived, iconic legacy to your landscape for generations to come! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!
Audubon® Plant Information
Bird-Friendly native trees and plants provide food and shelter for local and migrating birds, as well as other wildlife. By purchasing and planting native flora, you will support Audubon's conservation mission and impact, while helping birds and wildlife thrive!
- Grown Without Neonicotinoids
- Audubon® is Licensed & Registered to the National Audubon Society
- May Not Be Available in Non-Native Regions, States or Countries - Check Here
- Audubon® Native Plants & Trees are Exclusively Grown by Bower & Branch
