Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Matilija Poppy
Tulpenbaum
In French
Matilija Poppy
tulipier
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Magnoliales
Family
Papaveraceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Romneya
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Tulip Tree
Care of Matilija Poppy and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.