Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sand
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Beans
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
बीजपत्र
In German
Tulpenbaum
Cotyledon
In French
tulipier
Cotyledon
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Cotyledon
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Cotyledon
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Liścień
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Cotyledon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Cotyledon
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Cotyledon Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Cotyledon are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Cotyledon
Care of Tulip Tree and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.