Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Populus tremuloides
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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
-
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Insects
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Zitterpappel
Tulpenbaum
In French
tremble
tulipier
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Magnoliales
Family
Salicaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Populus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 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 Quaking Aspen and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Tulip Tree
Care of Quaking Aspen and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Quaking Aspen 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.