: any of several poplars having seeds with cottony hairs
especially: one (Populus deltoides) of the eastern and central U.S. often cultivated for its rapid growth and luxuriant foliage
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebInterestingly, silver maple and box elder, also a member of the maple family, along with Eastern cottonwood, are also keystone plants, according to the NWF. Jennifer Rude Klett, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 By 1985, the plots contained more than 320 willows and a cottonwood. Joe Duhownik, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 Albuquerque police officers arrested a woman this week on arson charges, accusing her of intentionally lighting 12 fires in the Bosque cottonwood forest in the heart of the city.New York Times, 21 May 2022 Nestled in the cottonwood trees alongside Pueblo Colorado Wash, the National Historic Site is part museum and part art gallery. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2022 This run is best done on crisp fall mornings, as the cottonwood trees start to yellow and colorful hot-air balloons rise above you. Anna Callaghan, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2019 Lesser quality trees include cottonwood and box elders. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 This system has created mesquite-cottonwood stands, ponds and other wetland habits for a variety of animals. Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2022 The property, which has parking for at least six cars, is landscaped with cottonwood, palm trees, bougainvillea and hibiscus. Alison Gregor, New York Times, 22 June 2022 See More