Looking for Cottonwoods in the Supes

flagbackpacker · Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Posts: 2

I know this is a strange request, but I thought I'd throw it out there...

I am a backpacker, but my day job is Biologist...
I study Cottonwoods at NAU. My current project (for you plant-types out there) is to compare Fremont Cottonwoods that have experienced Tamarisk invasion with those that have not experienced it.

I am interested in collecting samples (so, cuttings of branches) of cottonwoods from all over the state. The cottonwoods I have seen in my hikes in the Supes are very special -- isolated trees at lower elevations that do not have much tamarisk around. I have seen the trees near LaBarge spring, trap canyon, and along the red tanks trail, but am interested in other pockets of cottonwoods in the area.

What I would like to collect are descriptions (and photos, ideally) of cottonwoods in other areas in the Supes. I would like to plan a trip to collect cuttings of these trees to grow up in the greenhouse to further our understanding of what makes these cottonwoods different from others in the state.

If you would like to help me in my research, please forward me any info/pictures you may have.
If you have ANY questions about my research please feel free to ask. I am happy to give more information than what I included here.

Cheers!

Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Just inside the Superstition Wilderness Area only ? Some areas not in the SWA but part of the Superstition Range.

flagbackpacker · Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Posts: 2

Anywhere in the general area is fine...no such thing as too much info at this point!
Thanks

GTG · Posted: 1/21/2011, 10:48 am Post subject:

I remember some in lower La Barge creek from the lake all the way yo th box, with a significant amount at the box.

I think theres a few over at Hackberry Spring?

Down in the creek at Peralta, just near the trailhead?

Dripping springs area over in JF Canyon?

GTG
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tibber · Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 247 Location: Phoenix

Fish Creek both upper and lower.
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Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Hackberry Springs North in First Water Wash
Peralta Canyon
Reeds Water
Whitlow Canyon
Peacock Springs
Queen Creek
Millsite Canyon
Hewitt Canyon
West Fork Pinto Creek
Pinto Creek
Tortilla Creek
Some area you may note Arizona Cypress trees
Also suggest Trees of the American Southwest by George A. Petrides and I think a study was done by a Mr. Patten.