Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
North America
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
skyrocket juniper
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Cottonwood Orient
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Skyrocket Juniper flower color: Not Available
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.