Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, 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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
DASYLIRION
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Spoon flower, Common sotol
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
डेजर्ट चम्मच
In German
Tulpenbaum
Esslöffel
In French
tulipier
Desert cuillère
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Desierto cuchara
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Desert κουτάλι
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
colher Desert
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Desert łyżka
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
cochleari deserto
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Dasylirion
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Desert Spoon
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Desert Spoon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Desert Spoon Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Desert Spoon are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Desert Spoon
Care of Tulip Tree and Desert Spoon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.