Organism
Cottonwood
TL;DR
Early successional tree that establishes after shrub communities in the Mount St.
Early successional tree that establishes after shrub communities in the Mount St. Helens succession sequence. Cottonwoods are now being replaced by late-successional conifers like Douglas fir and western hemlock.
Notable Traits of Cottonwood
- Early successional tree
- Fast-growing
- Pioneer tree species