Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Red Maple Tree
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Aceraceae
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 Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Red Maple Tree
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.