Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Warmer regions
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Peanut
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Erdnuss
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Cacahuète
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Maní
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Arachid
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Peanut
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fabaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Salicoideae
Properties of Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Eastern Cottonwood doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Eastern Cottonwood has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Peanut and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Peanut 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.