black cottonwood

[soniportgo]

cottonwood of western North America with dark green leaves shining above and rusty or silvery beneath

[Merna]

North American poplar with large rounded scalloped leaves and brownish bark and wood

[psycho]

Black Cottonwood, scientifically known as Populus trichocarpa, is a deciduous broadleaf tree native to western North America. It is known for its rapid growth, reaching up to 30-50 meters in height. It has dark gray bark, hence the name black, and triangular-shaped leaves with white veins. The cottonwood part of its name comes from its cottony seeds that are dispersed by wind. This tree grows primarily near rivers, ponds and other bodies of water. Black Cottonwood is widely used for timber and is also significant in the field of genetic research.