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About Thyme and Tulip Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Herbs
Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum

Number of Varieties

300NA
0 40000
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Habitat

Rocky areas
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
9-2

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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

Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm1,830.00 cm
0.54 3900
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Minimum Width

NA1,070.00 cm
0.1 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Orange, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Unknown
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available
Lime Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Gray Green
Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny
Irregular

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer
Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
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

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Not Available
Not Available

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies
Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Not Available
Not Available

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Whole plant

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

Common Name

Thyme
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल
ट्यूलिप पेड़

In German

Thymian
Tulpenbaum

In French

Thym
tulipier

In Spanish

Tomillo
árbol de tulipán

In Greek

θυμάρι
δέντρο τουλίπα

In Portuguese

Tomilho
árvore de tulipa

In Polish

Tymianek
tulipanowiec

In Latin

Thymum
Tulipa arbore

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Not Available
Magnoliales

Family

Labiatae
Magnoliaceae

Genus

Thymus
Liriodendron

Clade

Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Not Available
Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available
Not Available

Number of Species

3502
1 27800
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Properties of Thyme and Tulip Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Tulip Tree? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Tulip Tree. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thyme and Tulip Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Thyme and Tulip Tree

Season and care of Thyme and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Tulip Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Thyme and Tulip Tree Physical Information

Thyme and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Tulip Tree are as follows:

  • Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White

  • Thyme leaf color: Green

  • Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow

  • Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Thyme and Tulip Tree

Care of Thyme and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Thyme 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.