Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
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, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Esslöffel
Tulpenbaum
In French
Desert cuillère
tulipier
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
colher Desert
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Desert łyżka
tulipanowiec
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Agavaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Dasylirion
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Tulip Tree
Care of Desert Spoon and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.