Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Acer circinatum
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
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 Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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
-
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Maple Vine
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
arce vid
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Vine Maple
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
vitis Maple
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Salicales
Family
Aceraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Vine Maple and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Vine Maple and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Vine Maple and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Vine Maple and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Vine 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 Vine Maple and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Vine Maple and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Vine Maple and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Vine 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.