Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Cold Regions
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
-
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Trident Maple
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Trident Maple
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Trident Maple
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Trident klon
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Trident Maple
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 Trident Maple and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Trident Maple and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Trident Maple and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Trident Maple and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Trident Maple and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident 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.