Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
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
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Oxlip
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
δακράκι
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Oxlip
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Oxlip
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Onagraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Oxlip and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Oxlip and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Oxlip and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Oxlip 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.