Where about are you located?

Rodney

Fort Collins Colorado

The leaves look slightly sandpapery in texture. Is that the case? Or is it a function of the photograph? Is this a plant that grows outdoors in your region?

No, they are not sandpapery. Yes it grows outdoors. I only brought it in for the photo. Pretty sure it's a tree of some kind.

Nick, is this a cutting from a parent tree? Is it a seedling you pulled up? If yes to either question, we need to see pictures of the original tree.

Sorry for the late reply. It grew from a seedling, (no original tree to be found) and was transplanted into this cup for transport to a new location. Didn't look much different than this when my Dad found it. Since it has grown more I am almost certain it is a cotton-wood tree.