Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
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
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
सरल
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Fichten
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Picea
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Picea
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Spruce
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Picea
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Świerk
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Picea
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Sitka Spruce
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.