Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Lance shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
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
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
संतरा
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Mandarine
In French
Cottonwood Orient
mandarine
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
mandarina
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
tangerina
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
mandarynka
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Tangerine
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Tangerine
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Tangerine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and Tangerine Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Tangerine are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Tangerine
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.