Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, root 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Beans
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
बीजपत्र
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Cotyledon
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Cotyledon
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Cotyledon
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Liścień
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Cotyledon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Populus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Properties of Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon. Eastern Cottonwood doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Cottonwood does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Cottonwood has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose and sneezing and Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.