Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Mareer, Manjak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
Cordia subcordata
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Cordia subcordata
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Kou
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Kou season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Kou Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Kou are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Kou
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.