Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Magnolienbaum
Tulpenbaum
In French
magnolia
tulipier
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
magnólia
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Tulip Tree
Care of Magnolia Tree and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.
