Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Cedars
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
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, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
देवदार एल्म
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Cedar Elm
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cedar Elm
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.