Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Average
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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
no allergic reactions
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
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
QUERCUS robur
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
English Oak
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
अंग्रेजी ओक
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Englisch Oak
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Chêne pédonculé
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Inglés Roble
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Αγγλικά Oak
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Αγγλικά Oak
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
dąb szypułkowy
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Oak Łacina
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Fagaceae
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 English Oak
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and English Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and English Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and English Oak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for English Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for English Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and English Oak Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and English Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas English Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and English Oak are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
English Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- English Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and English Oak
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and English Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and English Oak 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 English Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.