Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southern Europe
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Fine leaved sheep's fescue
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Mountain Slopes, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
FESTUCA brevipila
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Hard Fescue
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Hard fescue
In German
Tulpenbaum
Echter Schaf-Schwingel
In French
tulipier
Hard fescue
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
fétuque ovine
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
HARD φεστούκα
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Hard fescue
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Hard fescue
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Hard fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cyperales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Festuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Hard Fescue
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Hard Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Hard Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Hard Fescue season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Hard Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Hard Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Hard Fescue Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Hard Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Hard Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Hard Fescue are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hard Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Hard Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Hard Fescue
Care of Tulip Tree and Hard Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Hard Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hard Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.