The eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) is a large, fast-growing tree that prefers moist, well-drained soils near wetlands and waterways. These stately trees can grow to well over 100 feet tall, ...
The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...
Eastern states: cottonwood (Populus deltoides) West of the Rocky Mountains: black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) California, Utah and Arizona: Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii) While each of ...
I concur with Ed Smith’s letter of Dec. 9. The Cottonwood tree is much more emblematic of Carson City than the Bristlecone Pine. Further, the Carson River, an essential element of Carson City, appears ...
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- If you want to impress your friends with your tree knowledge on your next hike, check out the upcoming class from UI Extension Forestry. On April 26, The UI Extension Forestry, ...
A 105-foot cottonwood tree that was cut out of a Billings backyard last week might have some life left in it. When news of the tree’s demise reached Marty Flanagan, he knew he wanted a piece. For ...
BISMARCK — This year’s historic drought could signal hard times ahead for one of North Dakota’s oldest and most recognizable residents: the cottonwood tree. Predominant across the American West, ...
Giant dams built to tame the Colorado River have nearly wiped out native cottonwood trees along many riverbanks, disrupting local ecosystems. But new tiny dams, built to mimic ones that beavers make, ...