Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
no pruning required
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
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
meadow saffron
In German
Tulpenbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
tulipier
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Estado de conservación
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Liliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Meadow Saffron
Care of Tulip Tree and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.