“But a plains cottonwood was always meant to have an ephemeral existence, being a fast-growing pioneer species of the Mississippi River floodplain.” The obituary, posted to the Augsburg Greenhouse ...

Montana has been home to past and present champion trees. According to the 2015 register, the state is home to six champion trees, including the largest plains cottonwood in Ravalli County.

Montana has been home to past and present champion trees. According to the 2015 register, the state is home to six champion trees, including the largest plains cottonwood in Ravalli County.