Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Eastern Australia
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, 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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.