Cottonwood Wood Database

Populus section aigeiros is a section of three species in the genus populus the poplarslike some other species in the genus populus they are commonly known as cottonwoodsthe species are native to north america europe and western asia.

Cottonwood wood database. Populus acuminata angustifolia deltoides lanceleaf. In the past as many as six species were recognized but recent trends have been to accept just three species treating the others as subspecies of p. Cottonwood is generally regarded as low value wood and isnt commonly harvested or available as lumberthough it can usually be found throughout its natural range for utility purposes. Cottonwood subordinate taxa.

Mammoth spring 7 12 directions are not available at this time. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Cottonwood falls is the official name of this waterfall. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles.

See the articles wood allergies and toxicity and wood dust safety for more information. Bartram ex marshall eastern cottonwood subordinate taxa. Pioneers on the oregon trail would look for such trees as their shade and firewood was a welcome respite and their presence usually meant that water was nearby. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body but rather to skid in broadside thoroughly used up totally worn out and proclaimingwow what a ride.

The woodworkers resource for practical information and research for all things wood. Native introduced native and introduced. Eastern cottonwood is the state tree of kansas and nebraska and is sometimes called the pioneer of the prairie. The plants database includes the following 3 subspecies of populus deltoides.

View this location in google earth. White poplar populus alba. Native introduced native and introduced.