Populus canadensis is a deciduous tree species that belongs to the Salicaceae family. It is commonly known as the Canadian poplar, cottonwood, or eastern cottonwood. The tree can grow up to a height of 100 feet (30 meters) with a trunk diameter of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters). The bark is grayish-brown and deeply furrowed, and the leaves are triangular with serrated edges.