20-Year Height: 40 feet
Growth Rate: rapid
Growth Habit: single stem, large tree
Drought Tolerance: highShade Tolerance: intolerant
Flower: yellow
Foliage: green
Soils: adapted to all soil types, requires moist site with seasonal high water tableWildlife Value: browse, perch, den, and nesting sites
Disease/Pests: susceptible to many issues, mainly cankers
Native to MT: yes
Other: high amounts of “cotton” during seed dispersion, sucker easilyPhoto Credit: USDA-NRCS
Cottonwood
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.