Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood 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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
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
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
Devil's Backbone
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Devil's Backbone
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Malpighiales
Family
Salicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Devils Backbone
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.