Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Yellow green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
प्याज
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Zwiebel
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Oignon
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Cebolla
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Cebola
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Cebula
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
cepa
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Salicales
Family
Liliaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of White Onion and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of White Onion and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Eastern Cottonwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
White Onion and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
White Onion and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of White Onion and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of White Onion and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer White Onion 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.