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
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
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
Egg-shaped
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Lignum Vitae
In German
Tulpenbaum
Lignum Vitae
In French
tulipier
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Palo santo
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
pau-santo
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Tulip Tree and Lignum Vitae
Care of Tulip Tree and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.