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About Desert Broom and Tulip Tree


About Tulip Tree and Desert Broom


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States   

Types
Not Available   
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum   

Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland   
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
9-2   

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14   
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
Spreading   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
1,830.00 cm   
22

Minimum Width
150.00 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Orange, Light Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
creamy white   
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
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Spring   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   
Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs very little water   
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
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch   

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free   
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil   

Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity   
Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Unknown   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Sometimes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering   
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Twigs   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea   
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
Groundcover   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'   
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera   

Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood   
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar   

In Hindi
desert broom   
ट्यूलिप पेड़   

In German
Wüste Besen   
Tulpenbaum   

In French
desert broom   
tulipier   

In Spanish
escoba del desierto   
árbol de tulipán   

In Greek
desert broom   
δέντρο τουλίπα   

In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto   
árvore de tulipa   

In Polish
desert broom   
tulipanowiec   

In Latin
desert broom   
Tulipa arbore   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asterales   
Magnoliales   

Family
Asteraceae   
Magnoliaceae   

Genus
Baccharis   
Liriodendron   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   

Tribe
Astereae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
2   
99+

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Properties of Desert Broom and Tulip Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and Tulip Tree? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and Tulip Tree. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Unknown and Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Desert Broom and Tulip Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Desert Broom and Tulip Tree

Season and care of Desert Broom and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Desert Broom and Tulip Tree Physical Information

Desert Broom and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Tulip Tree are as follows:

Care of Desert Broom and Tulip Tree

Care of Desert Broom and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Desert Broom 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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