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About Tulip Tree and Mexican Hat

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Perennial

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Types

Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Ratibida columnifera

Number of Varieties

325
0 40000
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Habitat

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-2
10-1

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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm30.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lime Green, Brown
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular
Subulate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall
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

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Soil Compaction
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

In Summer

Ample Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

-
Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Borders

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Analgesic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers

Other Uses

Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
RATIBIDA columnifera

Common Name

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Mexican Hat

In Hindi

ट्यूलिप पेड़
Mexican Hat

In German

Tulpenbaum
Mexican Hat

In French

tulipier
Mexican Hat

In Spanish

árbol de tulipán
mexican Hat

In Greek

δέντρο τουλίπα
Mexican Hat

In Portuguese

árvore de tulipa
Mexican Hat

In Polish

tulipanowiec
Mexican Hat

In Latin

Tulipa arbore
Mexicanus Hat

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales
Asterales

Family

Magnoliaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Liriodendron
Ratibida

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

214
1 27800
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Properties of Tulip Tree and Mexican Hat

Wondering what are the properties of Tulip Tree and Mexican Hat? We provide you with everything About Tulip Tree and Mexican Hat. Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns and Mexican Hat doesn't have thorns. Also Tulip Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like and Mexican Hat has allergic reactions like . 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 Mexican Hat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Mexican Hat

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

Tulip Tree and Mexican Hat Physical Information

Tulip Tree and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Mexican Hat are as follows:

  • Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow

  • Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown

  • Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Tulip Tree and Mexican Hat

Care of Tulip Tree and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.