Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Ohio buckeye
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Salicales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Ohio Buckeye 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.