Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Pests and diseases free
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
Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
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, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
Delonix regia
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
गुलमोहर
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Flammenbaum
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Delonix regia
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
malinche
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Delonix regia
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
flamboiã
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
wianowłostka królewska
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
CHORIZIA
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana
Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana? We provide you with everything About Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana. Eastern Cottonwood doesn't have thorns and Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Cottonwood does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Cottonwood has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose and sneezing and Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Royal Poinciana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Royal Poinciana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.