Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
North America, Canada
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-9
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
HACKBERRY
In German
Tulpenbaum
Hackberry
In French
tulipier
micocoulier
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
almez
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
hackberry
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
hackberry
In Polish
tulipanowiec
hackberry
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Hackberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Urticales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Ulmaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Celtis
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Hackberry
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Hackberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Hackberry Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Hackberry are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Hackberry
Care of Tulip Tree and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.