Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Copper iris
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Copper Iris
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Copper Iris
Tulpenbaum
In French
Copper Iris
tulipier
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Miedź Iris
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Iris Copper
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Family
Iridaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Copper Iris and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Tulip Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Copper Iris and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Copper Iris and Tulip Tree
Care of Copper Iris and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.