Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Tulpenbaum
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
tulipier
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
biznaga Azul
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactaceae
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Blue Barrel season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tulip Tree and Blue Barrel
Care of Tulip Tree and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.