Life Span
Perennial
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
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
शतावर
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Gemüsespargel
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Asperge
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Asparagus
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Asparagus
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Asparagus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Salicales
Asparagales
Family
Salicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Asparagus
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Asparagus Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Asparagus are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Asparagus
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.