Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Crimson
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gray
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Dysentry
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
METROSIDEROS excelsa
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
pohutukawa
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
pohutukawa
Tulpenbaum
In French
pohutukawa
tulipier
In Spanish
pohutukawa
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
pohutukawa
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
pohutukawa
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
pohutukawa
tulipanowiec
In Latin
pohutukawa
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Family
Myrtaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Metrosideros
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pohutukawa and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Pohutukawa and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pohutukawa and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pohutukawa season is Spring and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pohutukawa and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Pohutukawa and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pohutukawa height is 910.00 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 Pohutukawa and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pohutukawa and Tulip Tree
Care of Pohutukawa and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa 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.