Cottonwood, Native - Bareroot Bundle

Cottonwoods represent the largest native broadleaf trees in the state, and the most pervasive deciduous trees found at lower elevations. Colorado cottonwoods can grow to more than 80 feet in height, flourishing in wetter soils near rivers, lakes, irrigation ditches and other lowland areas. Eastern cottonwoods transplant easily, prefer wet soils in full sun, and is adaptable to various soil pH. It is drought tolerant. The tree produces suckers and aggressive roots.
Because cottonwood trees are extremely fast growers (some varieties can grow 6 feet a year), the wood is more brittle than other types of trees. With heavy snowfall, this can contribute to significant branch and limb breakage on cottonwood trees. Proper pruning can help to eliminate any broken or dead branches, but cottonwood trees (like all trees) should never be topped. Cottonwood trees are not particularly fire-resistant, but their roots are important in keeping soil together to reduce runoff and slowing floodwater.