Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
  
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
  
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
  
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
  
9-1
  
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
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Red, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
White
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
  
Toothed curved and flat petiole
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
  
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
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
  
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
  
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
  
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
  
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
  
POPULUS deltoides
  
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
  
Eastern Cottonwood
  
In Hindi
Astilbe
  
Eastern Cottonwood
  
In German
Prachtspieren
  
Eastern Cottonwood
  
In French
Astilbe
  
Cottonwood Orient
  
In Spanish
Astilbe
  
Cottonwood del Este
  
In Greek
astilbe
  
Ανατολική Cottonwood
  
In Portuguese
astilbe
  
Cottonwood Oriental
  
In Polish
astilbe
  
Eastern Cottonwood
  
In Latin
Artemisia
  
Orientalium Poplar
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Salicales
  
Family
Saxifragaceae
  
Salicaceae
  
Genus
Astilbe
  
Populus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Salicoideae
  
Season and Care of Astilbe and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Astilbe and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Astilbe and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Astilbe and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Astilbe and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.