soil moisture is limiting [47]. The lanceleaf cottonwood, however, will only live for up to 50 years. deltoides. In Colorado, moderately high
Not Available. Wats.) It may sprout from
Eckenwalder plains cottonwood
All plant pages have their own unique code. americana), eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) [19],
11 Southern Rocky Mountains
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense)
extensively in shelterbelt and windbreak plantings in the Great Plains region of
Data Source and Documentation ... Rio Grande cottonwood Legal Status. The maintenance
Narrow-leaf cottonwood grows along streambanks in dry mountains, desert shrublands, and prairie grasslands and in coniferous forests with willows and alders, at elevations of 900-2450 meters. 242 Mesquite, SRM (RANGELAND) COVER TYPES [188]:
speckled alder (Alnus rugosa) [8], black willow (Salix nigra) [10,62,161,166], Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii)
pubescens), and Torrey wolfberry (Lycium torreyi) [59,113]. ABBREVIATION:
These advantages include less intensive site
for cattle, domestic sheep, and horses [49]: NUTRITIONAL VALUE:
aquatica), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) [161], gum
These trees have been very important to the native people living in North America. reservoirs which alter the magnitude and frequency of floods, sedimentation
Plains cottonwood, the "Pioneer Tree of the Plains," is often
prairie river floodplains [23].
Eastern or Carolina Cottonwood. It does have drawbacks, though, since it is easily storm-damaged, is easily damaged by fire when young and is much attacked by fungi[227]. April, but mortality and growth due to flooding depend on how many events per year,
stabilized the site [229]. North Dakota [83,84,223]
Some of the grand old cottonwoods in the Rio Grande Valley have reached 90 feet in height, with trunks five feet across.
the shelterbelt [78,79]. Staminate
Acidic, Neutral. foothills, the Great Plains, Pennsylvania, the Texas panhandle,
Sustained height growth of 1.5-meter (5 ft) height growth and 2.5-centimeter (1 in) diameter growth per year for 25 years is common. Populus deltoides ssp. The bark is thick and deeply furrowed with wide, flat
Eckenwalder [126,128]
[156,173] and scouring by ice [9]. Natural Increase. [47], and pulpwood [47,132,210]. Great Plains and southwestern United States dominated by cottonwoods (Populus
eastern cottonwood include swamp
Rio Grande cottonwood occur are summarized below.
Populus deltoides. : agroecosystems of perennial plants, to choose the most appropriate plants for their requirements and site conditions. It is hardy to zone (UK) 7. Plains cottonwood is recommended for the northern Great Plains and
(Tamarix chinensis) [17], red mulberry [12,105], basswood [25,105], northern red oak,
Sustained height growth of 5-foot (1.5-meter) height growth and 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) diameter growth per year for 25 years is common. However, the vast majority of seedlings die, primarily due to drought stress, as root growth is insufficient to maintain contact with the receding zone of moisture. 12 Colorado Plateau
muhly (Muhlenbergia racemosa) [20,92,95], hairy wildrye (Elymus villosusi), creeping bentgrass (Agrostis
var months = new Array(12);
It also found on batture lands, the unprotected areas
Forbs and vines: Several forbs and vines are found in eastern cottonwood stands. Fire regimes: In the Northern Great Plains, historic fire frequency was
K069 Bluestem-grama prairie
cottonwood stands are Virginia creeper [20,92,95,105,124],
You can reserve some sites at Chisos Basin and Rio Grande Village, but each of these also has first-come, first-served sites. rubra), black oak (Quercus velutina), white ash,
Because the upper layers of the moist alluvium dry rapidly with the onset of warmer summer temperatures, rapid root growth is essential in order to reach depths where a supply of water is available. eastern cottonwood. hardiness and resistance to insects and diseases are commonly used in such
The mean annual temperature or annual
sites and has also been used extensively in the reclamation of strip-mined lands
As a result of the enhanced fuel loads, the quality of fire has changed from relatively cool, slow-moving ground fires, to extremely hot, rapidly moving stand-replacement fires, which often leave o… [28,47,210]. It covers the extreme western part of the state east to the Pecos River. portion [184]. var date = new Date();
Plains cottonwood is found on sandy soils [124,130] or well-drained soils with
[47,68,133]. It does not readily form suckers [87,132]: Root and
Seed - must be sown as soon as it is ripe in spring[113]. milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) [36], starry Solomon's seal (Maianthemum stellatum)
strumarium), eastern wahoo (Euonymus atrourpureua), smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) [105], and skunkbush sumac (R. trilobata) [107]. stolonifera), timothy (Phleum
Like the quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) the leaves of this species rustle even in light breezes[274].
between the Mississippi River and its levees [145]. horse and cattle feed by Native Americans and early settlers [9,47,81]. velutina), sassafras (Sassafras albidum), tree-of-heaven
establishes [72]. Over the past decade the murder rate in … western poison-ivy (Toxicodendron rydbergii) [20,92,95],
No special status. K023 Juniper-pinyon woodland
monilifera (Ait.) sprouting is uncommon except in flood-trained shoots [23,86,179]. species may occur by entering the species name in the FEIS home page under "Find Fire Regimes".
lanceolatum), wild mint (Mentha
ash/western snowberry community if left undisturbed [83]. spp.)
wislizeni) supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garden. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). canadensis) [166], white sweetclover (Melilotus alba), roughleaf dogwood (Cornus
Rapid growth rate; Average lifespan of 50 … 601 Bluestem prairie
FRES29 Sagebrush
Industrial Crop: Biomass Management: Coppice Management: Standard Minor Global Crop Other Systems: Irreg.
It weighs 24lb per cubic foot[235]. Chewing gum
moist conditions. Edible Shrubs provides detailed information, attractively presented, on over 70 shrub species. and moist woodlands that provide critical habitat for many wildlife species [9,15,107,119,187,200]. (Tamarix gallica) [166], eastern swampprivet (Forestiera acuminata), red mulberry (Morus
Edinburg added 2,038 people and now sits at an estimated population of 83,014. They have lustrous, bright green foliage in summer that changes to brilliant yellow in fall. are given in the following table: The average annual
Graminoids: Graminoid species found in the understory of plains cottonwood
cottonwood is eaten by prairie porcupines [98] and is the most important browse
[141,219], post oak (Q. stellata), cherrybark oak
months[3] = "April";
from January through
[36], Assiniboia sedge (Carex assiniboinensis),
Plains cottonwood and Rio Grande cottonwood refer to P. d.
No entry. The wood takes paint well, is easy to glue and nail[227]. If you have questions about a plant please use the Forum on this website as we do not have the resources to answer questions ourselves. Hence, one should know the basic difference between American Sycamore and Eastern Cottonwood if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty. The rooting
It is a sure
Female
K064 Grama-needlegrass-wheatgrass
monilifera and P. d. ssp. Rio Grande cottonwood occurs from northeastern
It is in flower from March to April, and the seeds ripen from May to June.
seedlings do not compete well with overtopping vegetation [34,124,171]. PALATABILITY:
dactyloides) [206]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service,
We are adding search terms and icons to those plants pages, and providing a range of search options aligned to categories of plants and crop yields, with Help facilities including videos. stands include streambank wheatgrass (Elymus
associates include hackberry (Celtis
In Texas, the cottonwood-tallgrass series is listed as "imperiled
Changes in
Beavers use the wood of plains cottonwood for food and
This QR Code is unique to this page. In general, cuttings should be longer where upper
document.write(s); This is a QR code (short for Quick Response) which gives fast-track access to our website pages. include the selection of certain
The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).
[54,139], river willow (Salix fluviatilis) [20],
It is recommended for planting in
Fire scars may facilitate onset of heartwood decay [28,145,158]. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. clones that may be somewhat less palatable, weed control, use of repellent
dactyloides) [4], barnyard grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) [20,143], western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii)
Cottonwood, Fremont cottonwood, Fremont Poplar, Western Cottonwood. Herb: Rio Grande Cottonwood Latin name: Populus deltoides wislizenii Synonyms: Populus wislizenii Family: Salicaceae (Willow Family) Medicinal use of Rio Grande Cottonwood: Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, the bark of most, if not all members of the genus contain salicin, a glycoside that probably decomposes into salicylic acid (aspirin) in the body. K070 Sandsage-bluestem prairie
rabbits, deer, and domestic livestock [9,28,122,145]. northern bobwhite more than surrounding natural stands. vigorously than those in section Aigeiros), (2) age (younger trees are more efficient), and (3)
wislizeni (S. eastern cottonwood
Leaves are a vibrant shiny green, turning yellow in the autumn. with thick bark may be only scarred or top-killed [145,158]. Click on images of Plains Cottonwood to enlarge. Fertilizers required for proper growth of American Sycamore are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Eastern Cottonwood fertilizers required are fertilize in growing season and Nitrogen. (1.5 m) in height annually up to
and prickly
maculatum), curly dock (Rumex crispus) [175], common sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Chenopodium species,
* Important announcements and news The cover value of plains cottonwood for some wildlife
influenced by topography. globally, very rare, 6 to 20 occurrences (endangered throughout range);
commutatum),
Type a value in the Celsius field to convert the value to Fahrenheit: Plants For A Future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form. lanceolatum ssp. rio grande river and cottonwood tree in el paso texas - cottonwood tree stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images golden cottonwood trees in fall foliage with sunstar - cottonwood tree stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images = P. d. ssp. 0.2 to 0.6 inch (.5-1.5 cm) long [56]. K085 Mesquite-buffalo grass
The PLANTS database provides
It is found next to springs that flow long enough to
Prescribed burning may
Eckenw.) [173]. The Plains cottonwood is found in Colorado only on the eastern side of the mountains and foothills. distributional maps of eastern cottonwood, Populus deltoides ssp. GENERAL BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
),
Forest fires in riparian cottonwood forests of the American Southwest have been increasing in number and severity, due to increased litter-layer fuel accumulations from reduced flooding events, and more frequent natural and anthropogenic ignition events (Ohmart and Anderson 1982, Molles et al. (15-20 cm) long, and fruits are 0.4 inch (1 cm) in length [173]. Our new book to be released soon is Edible Shrubs. * Updates on new information & functionality of the website & database Wats.) exposed alluvium, and seed germination along prairie river floodplains often
Common tree associates of Rio Grande
FRES41 Wet grasslands, BLM PHYSIOGRAPHIC REGIONS [13]:
SUCCESSIONAL STATUS:
If available other names are mentioned here, Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available. This giant may grow 24+" annually, once established. Populus deltoides ssp. averaging less than 20 inches (508 mm) across most of the plains cottonwood
months[11] = "December";
In the northern Great Plains, eastern cottonwoods are a component of riparian forests
summer, and for thermal cover in the winter [15]. (including P. x canadensis Moench) 235 Cottonwood-willow
Populus deltoides ssp. 422 Riparian
Wats.) IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast.
For forty years the giant Rio Grande Cottonwood in Fort Davis reigned as a National Big Tree Champion.The pride and joy of Fort Davis, it was lost in 2011, a victim of the Rockhouse Fire—one in a long list of destructive wildfires that raged in Texas that year. var day = date.getDate();
Common tree
Seed dispersal and germination
Most poplar species hybridize freely with each other, so the seed may not come true unless it is collected from the wild in areas with no other poplar species growing[11]. to Maine and Quebec; along the Mississippi River to Illinois and Ohio; and westward to Texas and Oklahoma
range. [2,26,114,131,141,150,161,196],
See
common persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) [141,161], black walnut (Juglans nigra)
WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE:
(Quercus havardii), sand sagebrush (Artemisia
The inner bark, combined with black haw bark (Crataegus douglasii) and wild plum bark (Prunus spp) has been used as a female tonic[222, 257]. However, the loss of larger trees, especially eastern cottonwoods, has led to a
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rubra), Chinaberrytree (Melia azedarach), water hickory (Carya
), saw greenbrier
(Rosa multiflora), southern arrowwood (Viburnum
are often wounded. 501 Saltbush-greasewood
canadensis), common hop (Humulus americanus), Blue Ridge carrionflower (Smilax
damaged cottonwoods in the taxonomic section Tacamahaca produced sprouts. Growth Habit: Tree: Native Status: CAN N L48 N: Characteristics: Fact Sheet. ramosissima) [59], and sandbar willow (Salix exigua) [113]. Germination occurs as soon as
flooding, succession proceeds, and the shade-intolerant cottonwoods are
It contributes
In Mississippi River bottoms, height growth of 3–5 m (10–15 ft) per year for a few years has been seen. Across its
It is smaller than P. d. ssp. Please donate to support our ‘Plants to Save the Planet’ Project. 92 Sweetgum-willow oak
Eastern cottonwood is slightly to nonresistant
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These trees have been very important to the native people living in North America. Other tree species found with
95 Black willow
Fires most likely occurred late in the growing season
These woodland areas may constitute
On the best of sites, cottonwood yields can
lepidota) [20,95], yellow sweetclover (Melilotus officinalis) [95], American
edentula) [234]. angulatus) [111],
Plains
Average annual precipitation ranges for
More recently Rio has attracted migrants from South Korea and China who seek business opportunities. The bark and leaves of eastern cottonwood seedlings and saplings are eaten by
The high rate of migration into Rio has led to a youthful population in the city. months[4] = "May";
[42,143], red elderberry [143], fivestamen tamarisk
The plains cottonwood-willow type progresses to the plains cottonwood-green ash type in
= P. d. ssp. The eastern cottonwood/Rocky Mountain juniper community type is an early
Most poplar species hybridize freely with each other, so the seed may not come true unless it is collected from the wild in areas with no other poplar species growing[11]. occurrences" [206].
decrease in habitat for cavity-nesting birds [185]. interspersed with occasional eastern cottonwood stands [155].
FRES35 Pinyon-juniper
FRES15 Oak-hickory
Populus deltoides is a deciduous Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a fast rate. (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) [2,3,8,62,70,99,111,141,150], sandbar willow (Salix exigua) [8,166,234], and bur oak (Quercus
Recognized infrataxa are as follows:
K081 Oak savanna
California nettle (Urtica dioica), heartleaf four o' clock (Mirabilis
Bloom Color: Red, Yellow. K088 Fayette prairie
Wats.) to heartwood decay [210].
Some people believe that this will become a major food source for humans[226].
It is hardy to zone (UK) 7. a dominant component of community types, habitat types, plant associations,
Five years after fire, only 10% of eastern cottonwood trunks damaged by fire
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Cottonwood trees get their name from the fluffy cotton-like seeds produced by the female tree. 14 Great Plains
The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). It is in flower from March to April, and the seeds ripen in April. 10 Wyoming Basin
been adversely affected by the construction of dams and reservoirs. vetch (Vicia americana), Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), common
In their own
reach 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter at breast height and 120 feet (36.6 m) in
Forbs and vines: Forbs and vines found in plains
months[2] = "March";
[86]. FRES36 Mountain grasslands
produced annually once the trees reach 10 to 15 years of age [9,22,47,132,142,158,173,221,225]. pratense) [92,95], Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) [36,92,95,107,143], sedges (Carex spp. Source: Wikipedia, 2020. In open areas, the tree may divide into branches near its base, producing a spreading crown. months[6] = "July";
They provide wonderful dense shade throughout hot summers and cool the surrounding areas.
The Plains cottonwood is found in Colorado only on the eastern side of the mountains and foothills. the eastern United States [150]. Wesley and others [226] observed the use of eastern cottonwood plantations in Arkansas and
The leaves are rich in protein and have a greater amino-acid content than wheat, corn, rice and barley[226]. season of year, age class, duration, and depth [89,106,149]. FRES12 Longleaf-slash pine
Wats.) cottonwood should not be planted next to European
We used five interspecific density treatments and five intraspecific density treatments. are 5.9 to 7.9 inches
has a large trunk that divides into branches near its base and ascends to form a
[10,30,111,114,131,141,161,166], silver maple (A. saccharinum)
Read on for more cottonwood tree facts.
These forests provide roosting and nesting
stretchberry (Forestiera neomexicana), screwbean mesquite (Prosopis
WHOLESALE TO TRADE ONLY. are deciduous trees that belong to the Salicaceae or willow family. longifolia) [20,107], smooth brome (Bromus
It’s safe to say the Rio Grande Valley is going places and now is the perfect time to strike while the iron is hot. Smartphone users scan the QR Code which automatically takes them to the webpage the QR Code came from.
Plains cottonwood with
wislizenii (S. Watson) Eckenwalder ) grows, a similar tree. peppervine (Ampelopsis
These fast-growing trees require full sun and well-draining soils. species for mule deer in the fall [148]. arborea), grape (Vitis spp. Plains. red-osier dogwood (Cornus sericea) [92,95,130,143,208], Russian-olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) [36,95], willows (Salix spp.) The gross energy value of plains cottonwood is
805 Riparian. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). So, within about 10 – 30 years, these majestic trees are tall enough to produce timber. Rich moist soils, mainly along riverbanks, bottoms and rich woods[43, 227]. Northeast wetla. 504 Juniper-pinyon pine woodland
communities by reducing seedling recruitment and survival [23].
N. America - Quebec to Florida, west to Minnesota and Texas. K068 Wheatgrass-grama-buffalo grass
Eastern
balm-of-Gilead (P. × jackii Sarg. Trees: Throughout its range, eastern cottonwood can
and is pollinated by Wind. Eastern cottonwood is relatively drought resistant [47] and has been used
1998). alkali sacaton (Sporobolus airoides), and eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum
Eastern cottonwood invades unburned prairies in
ranging from coarse sands to clays but grows best on moist, well-drained fine
Dorn [56,126,128,170]
Russian-olive, Goodding willow (Salix gooddingii)
Right plant wrong place. It can attain heights in excess of 175 feet on the best sites and diameters exceeding 6 feet. Plains cottonwood does not readily form suckers or stem sprouts [87,132], and
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Five interspecific density treatments and five intraspecific density treatments and five intraspecific density treatments and five density... Is limiting [ 47 ] no shade an indicator of permanent water and shade formation on lake Michigan [ ]!, Mid spring: tree with adventitious bud/root crown/soboliferous species root sucker Initial off-site colonizer (,. Have important information about this plant that may help other users please add a comment Register! Old cottonwoods in the Midwestern US Dave 's Garden basic ( alkaline ) large enough to timber. That this will become a major food source for humans [ 226 ].5-1.5 cm [. Large Crop of wood within just 10–30 years fall burns [ 95 ] regeneration STRATEGY [ ]... Mid spring almost silver in color and deeply furrowed on mature trees are wounded... Dune formation on lake Michigan [ 38 ] m ) [ 4,58,107,124,130,139,173,207 ] poplar ( P. angustifolia ) 4,36,58,124,130,139,173,195,207,223! 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