Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
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
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Light Green, Chocolate
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Cordia subcordata
In German
Tulpenbaum
Cordia subcordata
In French
tulipier
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Cordia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Kou
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Kou season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Kou Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Kou are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Kou
Care of Tulip Tree and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.