Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
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Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Magenta, Violet
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
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
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
Does not require regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used for woodware, 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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Macaw
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
guacamayo
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
μακώ
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
arara
In Polish
tulipanowiec
ara
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Ara
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Macaw
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Macaw season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Macaw Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Macaw are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Macaw
Care of Tulip Tree and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.