Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Food for insects
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Magnoliaceae
Lemnaceae
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.