Tulip Tree

Catnip

About Tulip Tree and Catnip

Tulip Tree

Catnip

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Europe, Asia

Types

Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum

Nepeta cataria

Number of Varieties

320

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Habitat

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

7-1

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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm980.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Light Yellow

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lime Green, Brown

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Pruning

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Soil Compaction

Drought, Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

NEPETA cataria

Common Name

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

Cat Nip, Catnip

In Hindi

ट्यूलिप पेड़

कटनीप

In German

Tulpenbaum

Katzenminze

In French

tulipier

cataire

In Spanish

árbol de tulipán

Catnip

In Greek

δέντρο τουλίπα

Είδος δυόσμου

In Portuguese

árvore de tulipa

catnip

In Polish

tulipanowiec

Kocimiętka

In Latin

Tulipa arbore

catnip

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Lamiales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Liriodendron

Nepeta

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

2250

1 27800

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Properties of Tulip Tree and Catnip

Wondering what are the properties of Tulip Tree and Catnip? We provide you with everything About Tulip Tree and Catnip. Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns and Catnip doesn't have thorns. Also Tulip Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like and Catnip has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tulip Tree and Catnip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Catnip

Season and care of Tulip Tree and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Catnip season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tulip Tree and Catnip Physical Information

Tulip Tree and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Catnip are as follows:

Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray

Care of Tulip Tree and Catnip

Care of Tulip Tree and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.