Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
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Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
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Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
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Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
CYTISUS 'Lena'
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Broom
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Broom
In German
Tulpenbaum
Besen
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
escoba
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
σκούπα
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
vassoura
In Polish
tulipanowiec
miotła
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
iuniperorum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Cytisus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Broom
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Broom season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Broom Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Broom are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
- Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Broom
Care of Tulip Tree and Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.