Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
-
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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
Chartreuse
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
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, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Silver Maple
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Silver Maple
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
érable argenté
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
arce plateado
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Silver Maple
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Silver Maple
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Acer
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Salicales
Family
Aceraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Silver Maple and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Silver Maple and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Silver Maple and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Silver Maple and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Silver Maple 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.