Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
China
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
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, 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
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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
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
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
आड़ू
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Hardy Red
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
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 Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.