Authors: |
R. M. Krinard |
Year: |
1980 |
Type: |
Scientific Journal |
Station: |
Southern Research Station |
Source: |
In: Eyre, F. H., ed. Forest cover types of the United States and Canada. Washington, D.C.: Society of American Foresters. 62-63. |
Abstract
Cottonwood is pure or comprises a majority of the stocking, but it is associated with other bottomland hardwoods. Eastern, plains, and swamp cottonwood are included under the type name. The chief associates in the younger stages are black and sandbar willow. Sweetgum !s rare. White or green ash, silver maple, and American elm may occur in the northern extremities of the type and pecan, sycamore, and sugarberry in the southern.
Citation
Krinard, R. M. 1980. Cottonwood. In: Eyre, F. H., ed. Forest cover types of the United States and Canada. Washington, D.C.: Society of American Foresters. 62-63.