Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Australia
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
नीलगिरी
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Eukalyptus
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Eucalipto
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Eucalipto
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Eucalyptus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Eucalyptus
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.