Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Hillside
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Apple Tree
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Apfelbaum
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Pommier
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Manzano
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
μηλιά
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Macieira
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
jabłoń
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Arbore
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Apple Tree and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Apple Tree and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Apple Tree and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Apple Tree and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Apple Tree 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.