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Cottonwood trees look like regular trees, they usually have green or yellowish-orange leaves and "cotton balls" flowing in the air. The bark is usually striped and it usually grows to be a very large tree, short and wide or very tall.

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Where do they find cottonwood?

Cottonwood trees are typically found growing in wet or riparian areas near rivers, streams, and creeks. They thrive in areas with moist soil conditions and plenty of sunlight. Cottonwood trees are native to North America and can be found in various regions across the continent.


Is it possible to find amber straight off a tree?

Because amber is fossilized tree resin, it would be highly unlikely that it would be found on a live tree.


In which country would you find a blackbutt tree?

A blackbutt tree is primarily found in Australia. It is a type of eucalyptus tree that grows in various regions across the country.


Name of fluffy things that float in sky?

Clouds and cottonwood seeds are examples of fluffy things that can float in the sky.


Do Cottonwood trees have two different kinds of flowers?

The short answer is yes. The long answer (along with a story) is also yes. Cottonwoods are dioecious--a beautiful old word that means "two houses"--male and female. Male cottonwood trees produce long red/purple/maroonish-colored catkins which contain aments--spikes of tiny flowers, without petals (not big and showy but beautiful in their own way) that produce pollen. Cottonwoods rely on the wind for pollination. The female cottonwoods produce tiny greenish/yellowish flowers--they look kind of like tapioca buds. The flowers are sticky and so able to catch the pollen from the males when the spring and summer winds begin to blow. Not flowers you'd gather for a bouquet--not even flowers you'd notice unless you looked closely. So, look! and look again! Kathleen Cain, author The Cottonwood Tree: An American Champion. (Johnson Books/Big Earth Publishing. Boulder: 2007).

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Can you find a picture of a cottonwood tree?

There are several places one could find a picture of a cottonwood tree. One could look in a non-fiction book about trees. One could also do an image search on their computer. Additionally, one could find a cottonwood tree and take a picture themselves.


What is a Alamo tree?

"Alamo" is Spanish for "cottonwood." So, an Alamo tree is a cottonwood tree.


Is the Cottonwood Tree Kansas state tree?

Yes, the Eastern Cottonwood is the state tree of Kansas.


How much does it cost to remove cottonwood tree?

The cost to remove a cottonwood tree depends on your location, who you hire, and the size of the tree. On average, it can cost between $250 and $500 to have a cottonwood removed.


What is a cottonwood tree?

The cottonwood tree is one of North America's largest hardwood trees. The wood of the cottonwood tree is actually soft. The tree is found throughout the eastern United States and in extreme southern Canada.


What state tree is the cottonwood?

Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming all have some species of the cottonwood as their state tree.


What is the scientific name for the cottonwood tree?

The scientific name for the cottonwood tree is Populus deltoides.


What is the Wyoming tree?

The Plains Cottonwood.


Is a cottonwood tree a gymnosperm?

Angiosperm


What shape is the trunk of the cottonwood tree?

The trunk of a cottonwood tree is typically cylindrical in shape with a straight and tall structure.


What insects feed on a cottonwood tree?

beetles


What animal eats a cottonwood tree?

Beavers do.