Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern 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
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, 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
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Sourwood
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Sourwood
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Sourwood
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Sourwood
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Sourwood
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Sourwood
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Sourwood
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Sourwood
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Ericaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Sourwood and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Sourwood and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Sourwood and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Sourwood and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Sourwood and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Sourwood and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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.