Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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
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
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Tulpenbaum
Schwarze Birke
In French
tulipier
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Bétula Preto
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Black Birch
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Black Birch Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Black Birch are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Black Birch
Care of Tulip Tree and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.