Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
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, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Holywood
In German
Tulpenbaum
Holywood
In French
tulipier
Holywood
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Holywood
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Holywood
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Holywood
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Holywood
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Holywood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Holywood
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Holywood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Holywood Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Holywood are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Tulip Tree and Holywood
Care of Tulip Tree and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Holywood 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.