Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Central America, South America
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
String Bean
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Bohne
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Haricot vert
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
String Bean
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Salicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and String Bean
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and String Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Cottonwood and String Bean Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and String Bean are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and String Bean
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and String Bean 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 String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.