Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Arbutus
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
सदाबहार
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
arbousier
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Arbitus
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
κουμαριά
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
árbuto
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
mącznik
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
arbutus
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Dicotyledonae
Family
Ericaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Arbutus and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Arbutus and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Arbutus and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Arbutus and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Arbutus and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Arbutus and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Arbutus 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.