Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Root bark
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
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
fleeceflower
In German
Tulpenbaum
fleeceflower
In French
tulipier
fleeceflower
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Polygonum affine
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
fleeceflower
In Polish
tulipanowiec
fleeceflower
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
fleeceflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Fleeceflower season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Tulip Tree and Fleeceflower
Care of Tulip Tree and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.