The Cottonwood

Description of cottonwood - Salix

• Black Willow
• Eastern Cottonwood
• Black Cottonwood

Leaves: alternate , triangular, coarsely curved teeth, Leafstalks flattened.

Bark: yellowish green and smooth.

Flowers: catkins, male - female on separate trees.

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