Can cottonwood trees live without winter?

Cottonwood trees are the fastest growing trees in North America. A young tree can add 6 feet or more in height each year. This rapid growth leads to weak wood that is easily damaged. read more

Cottonwoods are deciduous trees, shedding their leaves and becoming dormant in winter. You can choose from a few types of cottonwoods that grow well in a home landscape, and each has slightly different features. read more

Water often stood on one end of the playground in winter (we ice-skated at recess), and in spring when the snow and ice melted, the road ditches became little streams. It was a perfect place for cottonwoods. read more