The Valley Cottonwood
Staff Plant Physiologist
Photos by:
Anna Forester - Store Manager
and
Stephen Sain
Trees That Please Nursery propagates only the male, or
cotton-less Valley Cottonwood trees (Polulus wislizeni). Where water is not
limiting the Valley Cottonwood can grow 4’ – 6’ per year reaching 40’ – 50’
tall and wide. Planting site for these giant fast-growing trees must be
carefully considered as they are surface rooted trees capable of heaving
sidewalks, driveways, walls or damaging the foundations of homes. They should
be planted no closer than 25’ or further from structures.
The Valley Cottonwood puts on a gorgeous fall color show.
It leaves turn yellow
or yellow-gold.
This time of year the banks of the Rio Grande in the
Central Rio Grande valley of New Mexico are lined with golden yellow Valley
Cottonwoods. The Valley Cottonwood is also called the Rio Grande Cottonwood.
Narrative by:
Stephen SainStaff Plant Physiologist
Photos by:
Anna Forester - Store Manager
and
Stephen Sain
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