Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
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
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Tritoma
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Tritoma
Tulpenbaum
In French
Tritoma
tulipier
In Spanish
tritoma
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
tritoma
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Tritoma
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Tritoma
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Trytoma
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Liliaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Kniphofia
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tritoma and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Tritoma and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tritoma and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Tritoma and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tritoma and Tulip Tree
Care of Tritoma and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Tritoma 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.
