Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
United States, California, Mexico
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
QUERCUS agrifolia
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
California Live Oak
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
पुरान बलूत
In German
Tulpenbaum
Live Oak
In French
tulipier
Live Oak
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
roble vivo
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
live oak
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
carvalho vivo
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Live Oak
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
live quercu
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Live Oak
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Live Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Live Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Live Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Live Oak Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Live Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Live Oak are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Live Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Live Oak
Care of Tulip Tree and Live Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.