The cottonwood was adopted as the state tree in 1937. Often called “the pioneer tree of Kansas” because of its abundance on the plains, it has smooth glossy green leaves which turn bright gold in the fall.
The pioneer tree of Kansas
The cottonwood was adopted as the state tree in 1937. Often called “the pioneer tree of Kansas” because of its abundance on the plains, it has smooth glossy green leaves which turn bright gold in the fall.