Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
-
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Humid climates
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow green
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
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
-
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Whole plant
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping 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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Homalomena
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Homalomena
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Homalomena
Tulpenbaum
In French
Homalomena
tulipier
In Spanish
Homalomena
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Homalomena
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
homalomena
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Homalomena
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Homalomena
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Homalomena
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Homalomena and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Homalomena and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Homalomena and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Homalomena and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Homalomena and Tulip Tree
Care of Homalomena and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Homalomena 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.