Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
Aaron Caladium
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Aaron Caladium
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Salicales
Alismatales
Family
Salicaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Aaron Caladium
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.