What is kansas state tree?

The Kansas state tree is the eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides). It was designated as the state tree in 1937. The eastern cottonwood is a tall deciduous tree that can grow up to 100 feet in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 6 feet. The bark is smooth and grayish-white when young but becomes deeply furrowed with age. Its leaves are triangular in shape and have a pointed tip. The tree produces a cotton-like substance which is carried by the wind and can cause allergies in some people. The eastern cottonwood is commonly found along streams, rivers, and wetlands in Kansas and is an important source of habitat for many wildlife species. The tree is also widely used for erosion control, windbreaks, and shade.