Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Incense Cedar
In German
Tulpenbaum
Zeder
In French
tulipier
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
cedro de incienso
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
cedro de incenso
In Polish
tulipanowiec
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Pinales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Incense Cedar
Care of Tulip Tree and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.