Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Brazil
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Not Available
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
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
Abutilon
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Abutilon
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Abutilon
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Abutilon
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Abutilon
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Abutilon
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Abutilon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Abutilon
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Abutilon Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Abutilon are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Abutilon
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.