Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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 excessively
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
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
कबिट
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Kawista
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
Kawista
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Limonia
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple? We provide you with everything About Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple. Eastern Cottonwood doesn't have thorns and Wood Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Cottonwood does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Cottonwood has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose and sneezing and Wood Apple has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Wood Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.