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About Cordyline and Tulip Tree


About Tulip Tree and Cordyline


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Tree   

Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States   

Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant   
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum   

Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest   
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-2   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
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
Upright/Erect   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
1,830.00 cm   
22

Minimum Width
Not Available   
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Pink   
Orange, Light Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green   
Lime Green, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Cold climate   
Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch   
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion   
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis   
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CORDYLINE   
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera   

Common Name
Cordyline   
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar   

In Hindi
Cordyline   
ट्यूलिप पेड़   

In German
Cordyline   
Tulpenbaum   

In French
cordyline   
tulipier   

In Spanish
cordyline   
árbol de tulipán   

In Greek
Cordyline   
δέντρο τουλίπα   

In Portuguese
Cordyline   
árvore de tulipa   

In Polish
Cordyline   
tulipanowiec   

In Latin
Cordyline   
Tulipa arbore   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Magnoliales   

Family
Liliaceae   
Magnoliaceae   

Genus
Cordyline   
Liriodendron   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Lomandroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
24   
99+
2   
99+

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Properties of Cordyline and Tulip Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Cordyline and Tulip Tree? We provide you with everything About Cordyline and Tulip Tree. Cordyline doesn't have thorns and Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cordyline does not have fragrant flowers. Cordyline has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cordyline and Tulip Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cordyline and Tulip Tree

Season and care of Cordyline and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Cordyline and Tulip Tree Physical Information

Cordyline and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Tulip Tree are as follows:

Care of Cordyline and Tulip Tree

Care of Cordyline and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Cordyline 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.

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