Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
tropical environments, Tropical regions
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, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, 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
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Papaya
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
पपीता
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Papaya
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Papaye
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Papaya
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Mamão
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Papaja
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Papaya
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Brassicales
Family
Salicaceae
Caricaceae
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 Papaya
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and Papaya Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Papaya are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Papaya
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.