Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Australia
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.