Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Tulpenbaum
Douglasfichte
In French
tulipier
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
abeto Douglas
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Douglas Fir
In Polish
tulipanowiec
daglezji
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Douglas abies
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Pinales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Pseudotsuga
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Douglas Fir season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Douglas Fir
Care of Tulip Tree and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.