Eastern Cottonwood - Eagle Slough - Evansville, IN
N 37° 55.424 W 087° 32.733
16S E 452052 N 4197493
Flora sign for the Eastern Cottonwood tree
Waymark Code: WMGKMF
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2013
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This sign is for the Eastern Cottonwood and is located at the entrance to the walking trail at Eagle Slough Natural Area. This is just north of the Indiana/Kentucky border and north of Ellis Park horse racing track.
The Eastern Cottonwood tree is now a native tree but was transferred here originally by pioneers. The cottonwood is a tall tree, easily reaching 100 feet tall and trunks are up to 8 feet around. The tree fruits with Catkin, which are what produces the cotton-like whisps that float through the air.
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