Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
-
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Colchicum
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
colchicum
In German
Tulpenbaum
colchicum
In French
tulipier
colchique
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Colchicum
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Colchicum
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Colchicum
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Colchicum
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Colchicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Liliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Colchicum
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Colchicum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Colchicum Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Colchicum are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Colchicum
Care of Tulip Tree and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.