by Ross Tree | Apr 18, 2026 | Cottonwoods, Plant Health Care, Tree Biology, Tree Health Care, Tree Insect Control, tree pruning
Cottonwoods are native to Colorado’s Eastern Plains. They grow in wetter soils along rivers, lakes, and irrigation ditches in groves or bosques. Caring for Cottonwoods in urban landscapes requires significant space, consistent watering, and proactive pruning to manage...
by Ross Tree | Sep 18, 2024 | Cottonwoods, Plant Health Care
Poplars, Cottonwoods, and Aspens are all members of the Populus genus, with many characteristics that make them desirable in homeowners’ yards. These attractive trees have triangular leaves with long stems and silvery backsides that shimmer or quake in the wind....
by Ross Tree | Apr 12, 2021 | Cottonwoods, Tree Removal
Are Cottonwood Trees Dangerous? The best way to answer whether Cottonwood trees are dangerous depends on their size and location. Cottonwood removals next to homes, sheds, garages, fences, and streets need special care because these fast-growing trees become big and...
by Ross Tree | Jun 26, 2019 | Cottonwoods, Plant Health Care, Tree Removal
I moved to Denver in the 1980s from the south, and there were two distinct things to this region that I noticed almost immediately – magpies and Silver Poplars. Magpies are one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. These birds can recognize themselves...
by Ross Tree | May 21, 2019 | Cottonwoods, tree pruning, Tree Removal
The plains Cottonwood is Colorado’s largest broadleaf tree known for its massive trunk and beautiful, large leaves. Because of their grand size, Cottonwoods provide a wow-factor to many yards. The largest Cottonwood in Colorado measured a stunning 23 feet around...
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