Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Kakaopflanze
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
usine de cacao
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Cocos herba
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Sterculiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Cocoa Plant and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Cocoa Plant and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant 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.