
Eastern Cottonwood | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
Eastern Cottonwood is the state tree of Kansas and Nebraska, and is sometimes called the pioneer of the prairie; pioneers on the Oregon Trail would look for such trees, as their shade and firewood was a welcome respite, and their presence usually meant that water was nearby.
Populus deltoides - Wikipedia
Populus deltoides, the eastern cottonwood [2] or necklace poplar, [3] is a species of cottonwood poplar native to North America, growing throughout the eastern, central, and southwestern United States as well as the southern Canadian prairies, the southernmost part of eastern Canada, and northeastern Mexico.
Eastern Cottonwood - US Forest Service Research and …
Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides), one of the largest eastern hardwoods, is short-lived but the fastest-growing commercial forest species in North America. It grows best on moist well-drained sands or silts near streams, often in pure stands.
Eastern Cottonwood | Silvics of North America
Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides), one of the largest eastern hardwoods, is short-lived but the fastest-growing commercial forest species in North America. It grows best on moist well-drained sands or silts near streams, often in pure stands.
How to Identify Cottonwood Trees - Treehugger
May 30, 2024 · Three varieties of cottonwood grow in the United States and Canada: Eastern cottonwoods (Populus deltoides) are found in the eastern U.S. and southeastern Canada, including Ontario, Quebec,...
Eastern cottonwood | The Morton Arboretum
Eastern cottonwood is a large, fast-growing tree found along streams, rivers, and lowland areas. It is native to eastern North America through the Midwest and Chicago region. Due to its large size, weak wood, and penetrating roots, it is best used on large properties away from residential areas.
Populus deltoides Bartr. ex Marsh., eastern cottonwood, is a fast-growing tree which reaches 80 to l00 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet in diameter. It is a relatively short-lived tree, seldom surviving for more than 80 years. The leaves are broadly triangular, ovate in outline, 3 to 5 inches long and nearly as wide. They are dark
Populus deltoides (Eastern Cottonwood) Salicaceae - Lake Forest …
One of the oldest and largest hardwood trees, the Eastern cottonwood is native to North America, growing throughout the eastern, central, and southwestern United States. It was a valuable resource as a construction material for the American Indians and European settlers who used the hard, but lightweight wood to build barns and houses.
Populus deltoides — eastern cottonwood, necklace poplar - Go …
Though necklace poplar (also known as eastern cottonwood) is a short-lived tree, already old at age 75, it can grow to 100 feet (30m) or more in height in its native streamside habitats. Cottonwood gets its common name from the wads of cotton surrounding its seeds, which facilitate dispersal by wind and water.
Meet a Tree: Eastern Cottonwood - Minnesota Forestry Association
Sep 29, 2023 · The eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) is a cottonwood poplar native to North America, growing throughout the eastern, central and southwestern United States as well as the southern Canadian prairies, the southernmost part …