Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
River side
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Eukalyptus
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Eucalyptus
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Myrtaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Eucalyptus and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Eucalyptus and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.