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About Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy


About Matilija Poppy and Tulip Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Perennial   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States   
California   

Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum   
Not Available   

Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands   
Chaparral, River side   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
9-2   
9-1   

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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Pyramidal   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm   
22
120.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow   
White, Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown   
Green, Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Irregular   
Lance shaped   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Cuttings, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering   
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted   

In Summer
Ample Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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   

Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches   
prune nearly to the ground in late fall   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch   
organic fertlizers   

Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil   
Verticillium Wilt   

Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Not Available   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Not Available   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds   
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flower Stalk   

Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera   
ROMNEYA coulteri   

Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar   
Matilija Poppy   

In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़   
Matilija Poppy   

In German
Tulpenbaum   
Matilija Poppy   

In French
tulipier   
Matilija Poppy   

In Spanish
árbol de tulipán   
Matilija amapola   

In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα   
Matilija παπαρούνας   

In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa   
Matilija Poppy   

In Polish
tulipanowiec   
Matilija Poppy   

In Latin
Tulipa arbore   
Matilija Poppy   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Magnoliales   
Papaverales   

Family
Magnoliaceae   
Papaveraceae   

Genus
Liriodendron   
Romneya   

Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Papaveroideae   

Number of Species
2   
99+
2   
99+

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Properties of Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy

Wondering what are the properties of Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy. Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Tulip Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy

Season and care of Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.

Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy Physical Information

Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy are as follows:

Care of Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy

Care of Tulip Tree and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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