Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southern Africa
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Perennial
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
African Iris
In German
Tulpenbaum
Afrikanische Iris
In French
tulipier
African Iris
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Iris africano
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Iris africano
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
African Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Dietes
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and African Iris
Season and care of Tulip Tree and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and African Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and African Iris Physical Information
Tulip Tree and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and African Iris are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tulip Tree and African Iris
Care of Tulip Tree and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.