Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Tulpenbaum
Rockets Freifrau
In French
tulipier
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Rocket Dame
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Brassicales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Dame's Rocket
Care of Tulip Tree and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.