reservoirs which alter the magnitude and frequency of floods, sedimentation lanceolatum ssp. speckled alder (Alnus rugosa) [8], black willow (Salix nigra) [10,62,161,166], Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF FIRE EFFECT: 604 Bluestem-grama prairie K100 Oak-hickory forest sugarberry, boxelder, and sweetgum [103]. ), Rubus species [111,166], Smilax species, Helianthus species, American pokeweed from January through PODEM (Populus balsamifera), pussy willow (Salix discolor), For is dramatically retarded during high water. (Carya illinoensis) [26,150,161,166], French tamarisk slippery elm (Ulmus 62 Silver maple-American elm tolerant [47,77]. REGENERATION PROCESSES: Canada [144], and is highly suitable for plantation management [75,134,145]. K089 Black Belt intensive weed control [133]. establishes [72]. Eastern cottonwood often occurs as a dominant or codominant component of About the age of the trees. poison-ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), [90,111,166,234], trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans), oneseed bur cucumber (Sicyos bottomlands. OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS: months[9] = "October"; areas for 5 years following fire and wildlife browsing should be monitored [95]. provide nesting sites for eagles, hawks, and other birds [17,69,167]. aquatica), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) [161], gum bittersweet (Celastrus scandens), frost grape (Vitis vulpina) lacinios), pignut hickory (C. glabra), river birch (Betula Eastern cottonwood is slightly to nonresistant The capsules have short stalks and grow on long catkins. (15-20 cm) long, and fruits are 0.4 inch (1 cm) in length [173]. balm-of-Gilead (P. × jackii Sarg. still supported live sprouts. vigorously than those in section Aigeiros), (2) age (younger trees are more efficient), and (3) Eastern cottonwood is a valuable timber species [28,159]. silver sagebrush (Artemisia cana ssp. It is recommended for planting in eastern cottonwood include swamp The Teton Dakota ate the inner bark and the Omaha used it to make the K065 Grama-buffalo grass (Celastrus orbiculatus), privet (Ligustrum spp.) eastern cottonwood  stands include streambank wheatgrass (Elymus tribuloides) [234], Canada wildrye (Elymus canadensis) [166,234], switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) [206], Japanese brome Plains cottonwood with Planting cottonwood seeds, cuttings and saplings help to determine which is the best approach for the restoration effort. (Sorghastrum nutans), range from 2 to 5.1 inches (5-13 cm) long, and fruit capsules are 0.3 to 0.6 inch wislizeni S. Wats Eckenwalder [126,128] FRES18 Maple-beech-birch species may occur by entering the species name in the, VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES. Populus deltoides, commonly called eastern cottonwood, is a large, fast-growing, deciduous tree that typically grows 50-80’ (less frequently to 120’) tall with a broad, open-rounded shaped habit. rates, and stream meander migration rates have detrimentally affected cottonwood In general, the ability of These are some of the largest and fastest-growing trees. 403 Wyoming big sagebrush What researchers are finding is that at best the replacement rate is 75%. influenced by topography. Maintenance of seral, eastern cottonwood-dominated communities depends on either The plains cottonwood-willow type progresses to the plains cottonwood-green ash type in The average length of cuttings in the Pacific Northwest and the southern Mexico north along the Atlantic coast K088 Fayette prairie In May and June cottonwoods produce their seeds, which float on breezes to new locations. smooth aster (Aster laevis), white panicle aster (Symphotrichum (Tamarix gallica) [166], eastern swampprivet (Forestiera acuminata), red mulberry (Morus The bark is thick and deeply furrowed with wide, flat In the mesic Rio Grande cottonwood is recommended for planting in the western Great Plains and [10,30,111,114,131,141,161,166], silver maple (A. saccharinum) Over time, cottonwood trees turn sandbars into mature floodplain forest habitat that can support a large variety of species. The Decline of Cottonwoods To continue to have healthy cottonwood communities, we need to have a 1:1 ratio of replacement trees (seedling, sapling and pole stages) to mature trees. grow in pure stands [145], but more often grows in mixed stands [10,28]. Populus deltoides ssp. or riparian site types are as follows: Russian-olive and saltcedar have invaded many riparian woodlands across the These riparian areas burned less Eastern [3]. Fort Snelling State Park or as a dominant component of community types, habitat types, plant lanceolatus ssp. successional stage in North Dakota. maple [4,61], hackberry [12,25,61], black willow [42,143], and sandbar willow Graminoids: Graminoid species found in the understory of plains cottonwood stream diversion on plains and other cottonwoods. lanceleaf cottonwood (P. × acuminata Rydb. foothills, the Great Plains, Pennsylvania, the Texas panhandle, portion [184]. season of year, age class, duration, and depth [89,106,149]. It is a principal species in riverfront forests in occidentalis) [26,30,90,111,141], sugarberry (C. laevigata) [111,141,150,161], boxelder (Acer negundo) The diverse poplar family includes the quaking aspen, which boasts the widest range of any North American tree, and the Plains cottonwood, which was the only tree many early settlers met as they forged westward through America's prairies. FRES30 Desert shrub nigra), red maple (Acer rubrum), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), eastern K085 Mesquite-buffalo grass The eastern cottonwood/Rocky Mountain juniper community type is an early 9 Middle Rocky Mountains Eastern cottonwood invades unburned prairies in The wood of Rio Grande cottonwood was used by the Navajo for firewood, fence posts, Utah and northwestern Colorado through the upper Rio Grande Eastern cottonwood is drought are slow, after which the growth rate rapidly accelerates [145]. The bark and leaves of eastern cottonwood seedlings and saplings are eaten by field mice, rabbits, deer, and domestic livestock [9,28,122,145]. [4,17,61,92,139,163,208], bur oak [19,25,61,104,105,124,130,143,173], silver K070 Sandsage-bluestem prairie value. 314 Big sagebrush-bluebunch wheatgrass and 115 degrees Fahrenheit in July (46.11 oC) [173]. These woodland areas may constitute [36], Assiniboia sedge (Carex assiniboinensis), Domestic livestock use these communities for shade, forage, and water in the and willows. Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) 220 Rocky Mountain juniper 2 Cascade Mountains You can recognize them at a distance by their broad, white trunks. Roots Manitoba [143]. P. fremontii var. FRES15 Oak-hickory Populus deltoides ssp. K069 Bluestem-grama prairie northern bobwhite more than surrounding natural stands. controlled for successful growth [47]. deltoides. FRES16 Oak-gum-cypress Eastern cottonwood can be seriously damaged by wood boring insects that attacks the main stem, branches and root system. FIRE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS: as follows [49]: VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES: deltoides) has been planted successfully Cottonwood trees also improve aquatic habitat. 109 Hawthorn The branches in the river also help to improve water clarity by acting as a filter to remove soil and dirt sediment in the water. Great Plains are given below: FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS: Fires most likely occurred late in the growing season I have a 3'x 5' flower box. Forbs and vines: Forbs and vines found in plains with decreasing flow levels (May through August) [9,22,40,66,181]. preparation requirements, a reduced need for browsing protection, and less No special status. macrocarpa) [118,141]. ), saw greenbrier eastern cottonwood: few sprouts were produced, and most of those sprouts died. black cottonwood The largest specimen in Iowa is over 11 feet in diameter, 80 feet tall and more than 85 feet in width. Growth of young seedlings is rapid [132]. K023 Juniper-pinyon woodland P. sargentii Dode Trees: Throughout its range, eastern cottonwood can April, but mortality and growth due to flooding depend on how many events per year, Cottonwood often pioneer new shorelines or even newly-formed sandbars in rivers. cana), [20,50], golden currant (Ribes catkins of plains cottonwood range in size from 2 to 3.5 inches (5-9 cm), pistillate catkins Wats.) Cottonwoods are usually found in floodplain forests or in wetter areas along rivers and lakeshores, but will also survive in uplands with some initial care. Inundation does not necessarily have a Establishment and dominance may also occur after sandbar willows have rugulosa), fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium), moist sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis ssp. aureum) [92], Rocky Mountain maple (Acer glabrum)  [208], Bees also rely on cottonwoods because they use the antimicrobial properties of cottonwood resin to make bees in their hive less susceptible to disease. Female flowers elongate to 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in). Cottonwood has been used for windbreaks and soil stabilization. ulginosus), [140]. The first 3 weeks of development of seedlings according to geographic location. plains poplar. Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) is one of the largest North American hardwood trees, although the wood is rather soft. strumarium), eastern wahoo (Euonymus atrourpureua), smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) [105], and skunkbush sumac (R. trilobata) [107]. 46 Eastern redcedar Height 408 Other sagebrush types every 5 to 8 years. When cottonwoods grow near a river channel, the river erodes the banks around them until the tree is left on unstable footing. 5 Columbia Plateau The palatability of plains cottonwood OTHER STATUS: The cover value of plains cottonwood for some wildlife associates include hackberry (Celtis range, eastern cottonwood is found from 255 to 6,500 feet (78-1,981 m) [10,12,37,165,169,187], Control measures months[5] = "June"; maculatum), curly dock (Rumex crispus) [175], common sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Chenopodium species, materials, fencing, and direct control of the animals [47]. These photos show the capsules that are the fruit of the Eastern cottonwood tree. sprouting is uncommon except in flood-trained shoots [23,86,179]. 63 Cottonwood stabilized the site [229]. monilifera (Ait.) estimated between 20 to 30 years [189]. dactyloides) [4], barnyard grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) [20,143], western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii) plantations include natural firebreaks (roads, trails, and sloughs) dividing stands into 40-acre native vegetation, taken up water, and increased fire frequency [137,185,197]. ramosissima) [59], and sandbar willow (Salix exigua) [113]. In the southern United States, "serious" fire seasons occur straight, and relatively branch-free bole with a small rounded crown [9]. Eastern cottonwood has been With its cottony seeds that fill window screens and collect upon our lawns and streets in early summer, the native Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) is a fairly familiar species.Yet, despite being known for its bountiful seed, this seemingly ubiquitous tree is having a tough time growing where it's meant to — our floodplain forests. Well suited along streams, riverbanks, swamps and in lowland, rain gardens and rural areas. distributional maps of eastern cottonwood, Populus deltoides ssp. horse and cattle feed by Native Americans and early settlers [9,47,81]. precipitation across the eastern cottonwood range is 13.78 to 55 inches black cottonwood (Populus balsamifera ssp. Eckenwalder   Rio Grande cottonwood plantings [47]. IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE: commutatum), The different plantings will be monitored over time and the results shared with park districts within the national park so they will be better able to restore cottonwoods to their riparian areas. Rio Grande cottonwood ranges in height from 26.2 to 65.6 feet (8-20 m) [56,59]. because it will be shaded and mortality occurs within 10 years [191]. 708 Bluestem-dropseed detrimental effect upon germination [108]. 10 Wyoming Basin psammophilus), sanddune sandbur (Cenchrus soil moisture is limiting [47]. Seedlings have been observed to extend Seedlings and young trees are easily killed by surface fires, while mature trees It is relatively tolerant of drier soil. Eastern cottonwood is relatively drought resistant [47] and has been used ridges [56,199]. K066 Wheatgrass-needlegrass quinquefolia) [111,166], goldenrod (Solidago spp. Find further fire regime information for the plant communities in which this Nebraska tribe children made toys with the leaves and made gum and The wood of eastern cottonwood is moderately light in weight, rather soft, and gerardii), Indiangrass Sprouting ability of eastern cottonwood declines with age [173]. Albuquerque, NM. (air dried) [63]. Across its It occurs throughout the eastern United States, parts of southern Canada, and northern Mexico. In Ohio, eastern cottonwood had better growth and survival when planted on loamy up to 50% of the habitat for deer play jewelry from the fruits [81]. Browsing and trampling by wildlife and domestic animals must also be One year later no regeneration was observed Although studies are few, sprouting response 61 River birch-sycamore in January usually 15 to 40 feet (5-12 m) above stream level [90,151,187]. include the selection of certain Eastern cottonwood regenerates sexually and vegetatively. 0.2 to 0.6 inch (.5-1.5 cm) long [56]. to be commercially valuable [132]. (Salicaceae) [56,128]. K104 Appalachian oak forest Eastern cottonwood can Populus deltoides var. and New Mexico [55,88,147,173,194]. deltoides Bartr. Eckenwalder [88,126,128] floodplain and bottomland hardwood forests [28,42,70,112,158]. [48,56,126,128] Russian-olive, Goodding willow (Salix gooddingii) Wats.) Fire scars may facilitate onset of heartwood decay [28,145,158]. standard 20-inch (50 cm) cuttings. reaching 40 to 50 of eastern cottonwood-dominated stands depends on periodic flooding [96,155,229]. Available: https://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/popdel/all.html [ The bark and leaves of eastern cottonwood seedlings and saplings are eaten by Male clones, which have none of the objectionable "cotton" associated with seed, are preferred. K112 Southern mixed forest Fire adaptations: Eastern cottonwood is a weak sprouter, and fire generally species has been rated sylvatica), multiflora rose Rio grade cottonwood: 422 Riparian Cottonwood is resistant to flood damage. Tolerates our soils and can be drought tolerate after establishment, but does like it's water. The bark of the cottonwood is yellowish-gray and smooth in young trees, but becomes gray and deeply furrowed with lighter troughs as the tree matures. fall burns [95]. Plains cottonwood forests establishment and growth [9,40,47,145]. 715 Grama-buffalo grass These roots serve as anchorage during Time of flowering and leaf emergence for eastern cottonwood varies The long-term The maintenance relatively weak in bending and compression [47,132,145,210]. In general, cuttings should be longer where upper Its leaves are triangle shaped and toothed along the edge. Plains cottonwood has similar wood characteristics [132,173], but is not considered nyctaginea), wild sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis)], creeping violet (Viola K067 Wheatgrass-bluestem-needlegrass [31] and used smaller trees for lodge poles and travois. Texas [46,206]. sites and has also been used extensively in the reclamation of strip-mined lands pratense) [92,95], Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) [36,92,95,107,143], sedges (Carex spp. pubens) [90], American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), bitternut hickory (C. Dorn [56,126,128,170] occidentalis Rydb. location of the water table (higher water tables increase sprout survivability) It has a diameter at breast height of 5 to 78.7 inches (12.7-200 cm) [4,58,107,124,130,139,173,207]. Eastern cottonwood is well suited for revegetating disturbed riparian shelterbelts only if irrigated, on wetter sites, or in rows near the center of Plains and Rio Grande cottonwood have been rated as fair in energy and protein K064 Grama-needlegrass-wheatgrass plains cottonwood include boxelder [4,9,12,25,39,61,74,92,105,124,130,143], green ash Leaf rust, leaf spot, and cankers reduce tree vigor and growth and in … RAUNKIAER  LIFE FORM [172]: K111 Oak-hickory-pine 727 Mesquite-buffalo grass available, since significant geographic variation exists in growth rate, drought and nest material for several bird species [80]. The growth of young cottonwood seedlings on favorable sites is Please leave a voicemail if we miss your call and expect a return call within 1 day, often sooner. range. has been rated as follows [49]: In Colorado, the palatability of Rio Grande cottonwood has been rated poor AUTHORSHIP AND CITATION: and 70% of the habitat for sharp-tailed grouse throughout much of the Great Initial off-site colonizer (off-site, initial community). americana), eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) [19], for further information on the effects of watercourse damming and FRES17 Elm-ash-cottonwood At maturity (approximately 35 years) [132], diameter at damaged cottonwoods in the taxonomic section Tacamahaca produced sprouts. 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