Black Cottonwood

Populus balsamifera subsp. trichoarpa

• Hul’qumi’num Name:  tsuw’nulhp
• Description: Deciduous tree growing up to 50m tall, with sticky, fragrant buds. Leaves are thick and heart-shaped. Catkin flowers yield cottony seeds. Bark is grey with distinct deep furrows.
• Habitat: Prefers wet sites, alongside rivers and in floodplains
• Pair with: Salmonberry, thimbleberry, willow, hardhack, and red alder.
• Fun Fact:  The resin is disinfectant and is used by bees to produce propolis, which protect their hives and traps intruders, such as mice.