Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Eastern Europe
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Iris
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Terrestrial
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Dwarf Iris
In German
Tulpenbaum
Zwergiris
In French
tulipier
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Enano Iris
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Liliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Dwarf Iris
Care of Tulip Tree and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.