Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
11
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Heart-shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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
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
Remove dead leaves
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
गोभी
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Kohl
In French
Cottonwood Orient
chou
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
repollo
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
repolho
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
kapusta
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
brassica
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Brassicales
Family
Salicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cabbage
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and Cabbage Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Cabbage are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cabbage
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.