Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Douglas Fir
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
डगलस फ़िर
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Douglasfichte
Tulpenbaum
In French
le sapin de Douglas
tulipier
In Spanish
abeto Douglas
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
έλατο Douglas
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Douglas Fir
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
daglezji
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Douglas abies
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Magnoliales
Family
Pinaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Pseudotsuga
Liriodendron
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Douglas Fir and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Douglas Fir and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Douglas Fir and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Douglas Fir and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Douglas Fir and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Douglas Fir and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Douglas Fir and Tulip Tree
Care of Douglas Fir and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Douglas Fir 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.