Most other species of trees have alternate branching patterns, including oak, cherry, and cottonwood trees. The wood's overall color palette may look dull gray or brown.

Every year the eastern cottonwood trees in Michigan release their fluffy seeds. The end of June likely marks the end of this process. Here's what to know.

A 105-foot cottonwood tree that was cut out of a Billings backyard last week might have some life left in it.

If you value sunlight and want to keep the peace with your neighbors, there are some trees you should avoid planting ...

So far, no new species has proved as hardy as the cottonwood. For Sam Baucum, a principal at Aspen-based landscape design firm Bluegreen, the tree is unique in its suitability for Aspen.

The city’s Eastern cottonwood is qualified as one of the state’s champion trees, and as of 2020 is the largest specimen of the species documented by the Virginia Big Tree Program. The Virginia ...

If you've been walking outside recently (when it wasn't raining), you know it is "cottonwood-time." Plenty of little puffs are floating through the air and seem to be piling up everywhere.

The class will use images and live samples to help participants quickly identify Idaho's most common native trees, such as ponderosa pine, western larch, Douglas fir black cottonwood and more.

Over the Fourth of July weekend, a towering cottonwood tree fell outside the Hyde Park home of pianist and educator Bethany ...

Cottonwood trees are emblematic of the American Southwest. But like many other species, they face increasing challenges wrought by climate change. A recently published study co-authored by ...

The outrage was immediate and intense when news broke this week that a towering old cottonwood tree at Pioneers Golf Course had a date with a chainsaw. On his Facebook page Monday, Kevin O ...