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eastern cottonwood

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Also known as: Populus deltoides, common cottonwood
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eastern cottonwood
eastern cottonwood The leaves and fruits of an eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides). Named for their cotton-haired seeds, cottonwoods release thousands of wind-dispersed seeds each summer.

The eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) is a fast-growing tree native to North America, belonging to the genus Populus in the willow family (Salicaceae). It is characterized by its triangular, toothed leaves that produce a clattering sound in the wind, and its cottony seeds. These trees can reach heights of nearly 30 meters (100 feet) and have thick, glossy leaves. Cottonwoods are known for their tolerance to flooding and erosion. The wood from cottonwood trees is used in various applications, including the production of matches, paper, and veneer.12

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