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Should I use cottonwood trees for rapid growth tree in Western Oregon?
Hi, I'm in Western Oregon and I want to plant some trees soon that would rapidly grow in a few year, we get tons of rain all year long and plenty of sun in Summer so what is the best tree that would suit my needs and where could I get it already grown as a starter tree. I'm not caring about if it's a soft or hard wood tree of anything else than I need something that grows tall and wide in a short amount of time. Thanks.
And if you have and tips on how to grow it as fast as possible that be great, thanks.
Also I plan as planting these in one large patch of land on my property if that matters.
6 Answers
- 1 decade ago
If you are refering to the hybrid cottonwoods that are grown for pulp on both the east and west sides of or and wa they are a good choice for fast. The large mills grow them for pulp because they grow and mature to harvest size in under 7 years. After 7 years a tree is considered a timber crop with all the regulations of timber. Call your extension office about seedlings or find a patch of them and take 3' long cuttings. Stick them in a small 2' deep hole and they will all start. Happy planting
- RangerLv 71 decade ago
I live in southern Oregon, and we use Fruit less Mulberry Trees for shade because they grow rapidly and are large shade trees. They tolerate rain and some dry conditions.
The down side is Mulberry Trees drop large leaves in the fall.
- HonduLv 71 decade ago
It's not only a southern thing. Cotton woods are messy with their sticky pods, not very strong in storms, the wood and inner bark stinks, and have no merchantable value except as pulp. Lots of trees out there to chose from besides those "weeds".
- meanolmawLv 71 decade ago
it's a southern thing....but.... there's no way I'd ever plant a cottonwood.... not that they're that bad a tree...IN THE RIGHT PLACE..... but the right place is out in the middle of the biggest field you've ever seen.... not where it's 'cotton' can disrupt the lives of people.... the stuff is a pain in the tookus.....your neighbors will not appreciate your choice in trees....
