Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 water frequently
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Cottonwood Orient
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Salicaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.