Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
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Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Yellow
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Tulpenbaum
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
tulipier
mandrake américain
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
mandrágora americana
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
mandrake americano
In Polish
tulipanowiec
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ranunculales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Mayapple
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Mayapple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Mayapple Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Mayapple are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Mayapple
Care of Tulip Tree and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.