Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Mexico
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
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, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Bracts
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
Poinsettia
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Poinsettia
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Poinsettia
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Poinsétia
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Poinsecja
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Poinsettia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Eudicotyledones
Order
Salicales
Malpighiales
Family
Salicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Poinsettia
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and Poinsettia Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Poinsettia are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Poinsettia
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
