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Where are Black Cottonwoods found?

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Where are Black Cottonwoods found?

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Black Cottonwoods are native to the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Baja. They are also found inland to Alberta and the Rocky Mountain States. They prefer rich, alluvial soil that is subjected to occasional flooding. If you find a group of Black Cottonwoods, also look for: Along the Pacific Coast at low elevations: Pacific Willow (Salix lasiandra) Scouler Willow (S. scouleriana) Northwest Willow (S. sessilifolia) River Willow (S. fluviatilis) In higher elevation coastal forests: Red Alder (Alnus rubra) Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) Oregon Ash (Fraxinus latifolia) Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Western Redcedar (Thuja plicata) Grand Fir (Abies grandis) Inland: Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) Western White Wine (P.