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About Tulip Tree and Crimson Pygmy


About Crimson Pygmy and Tulip Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Shrub   

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

Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum   
not available   

Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands   
All sorts of environments   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-2   
8-5   

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   
A3, 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   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm   
22
45.70 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
61.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow   
Yellow, Yellow green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown   
Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Crimson, Dark Red   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Red, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green   
Red, Dark Red, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Irregular   
Acuminate   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Late Spring   
Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Soil Compaction   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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

In Summer
Ample Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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   
Free of serious pests and diseases   

Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction   
Drought, Pollution   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Unknown   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Not Available   

Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera   
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'   

Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar   
Japanese Burberry   

In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़   
crimson pygmy   

In German
Tulpenbaum   
crimson pygmy   

In French
tulipier   
crimson pygmy   

In Spanish
árbol de tulipán   
crimson pygmy   

In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα   
crimson pygmy   

In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa   
crimson pygmy   

In Polish
tulipanowiec   
crimson pygmy   

In Latin
Tulipa arbore   
crimson pygmy   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Magnoliales   
Ranunculales   

Family
Magnoliaceae   
Berberidaceae   

Genus
Liriodendron   
Berberis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
2   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Tulip Tree and Crimson Pygmy

Wondering what are the properties of Tulip Tree and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Tulip Tree and Crimson Pygmy. Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy doesn't have thorns. Also Tulip Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Crimson Pygmy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Crimson Pygmy

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

Tulip Tree and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information

Tulip Tree and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:

Care of Tulip Tree and Crimson Pygmy

Care of Tulip Tree and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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