Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
World/Pandemic
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Maple shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
indische Malve
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
malva india
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
vitifolium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Indian Mallow
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.