Cottonwood trees are renowned for being fast-growing and impressive trees that can soar to great heights. Knowing when and how to prune a cottonwood tree is beneficial to ensure it stays safe ...

The three cottonwood subspecies found in the U.S. and Canada are similar in some ways—such as their tendency to grow tall—and different in others, like leaf color and growing conditions.

The eastern cottonwood tree (eastern poplar or populus deltoides) can grow from 70-100 feet tall, according to Michigan's Department of Natural Resources, and they prefer to grow in wetlands and ...

Eastern cottonwood is one of the largest eastern hardwoods, ... Eastern Cottonwood: A Top 100 Common Tree in North America. By. Steve Nix. ... The new growth is high in protein and minerals.