Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Urticales
Family
Salicaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Black Mulberry
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.