As a master gardener, I’ve learned how to grow these stunning native trees over the past decade. And in this article, I’ll share everything you need to know to successfully grow them. Read on to learn more.
Cottonwood trees are deciduous trees native to North America that thrive in full sun. These trees prosper in landscapes exposed to an abundance of sunlight.
Cottonwood trees thrive in the climate conditions prevalent across many parts of the United States, including Utah, California, and large parts of North America, even extending up to Southern Canada.
Seed Collection
Cottonwood trees are dichogamous, which means the female flowers on female trees and the male flowers on separate trees (male trees) mature at different times in early spring.