Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
  
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
  
Lemna minor
  
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
  
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
1-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
  
7-1
  
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
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Aquatic Plant
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
  
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
In Water
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
  
No need to prune
  
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
  
Cold climate, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
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
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
  
Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
  
LEMNA trisulca
  
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
  
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
  
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
  
duckweed
  
In German
Tulpenbaum
  
Entengrütze
  
In French
tulipier
  
lentille d'eau
  
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
  
Lenteja de agua
  
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
  
duckweed
  
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
  
lentilha-d'água
  
In Polish
tulipanowiec
  
Rzęsa
  
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
  
duckweed
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Arales
  
Family
Magnoliaceae
  
Lemnaceae
  
Genus
Liriodendron
  
Lemna
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Lemneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lemnoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Duckweed
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Tulip Tree and Duckweed Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Duckweed are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Duckweed
Care of Tulip Tree and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.