Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Abelia
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Abelia
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Abelia
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Abelia
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Abelia
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Abelia
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Abelia
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Dipsacales
Salicales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Abelia and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Abelia and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Eastern Cottonwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Abelia and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Abelia and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Abelia and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.