Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
  
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
  
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
  
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
  
7-1
  
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
  
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
  
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
  
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Showy
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
  
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
  
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
  
Myristica fragrans
  
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
  
Nutmeg
  
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
  
जायफल
  
In German
Tulpenbaum
  
Muskatnuss
  
In French
tulipier
  
noix de muscade
  
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
  
nuez moscada
  
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
  
μοσχοκάρυδο
  
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
  
noz-moscada
  
In Polish
tulipanowiec
  
gałka muszkatołowa
  
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
  
nutmeg
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Magnoliaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Liriodendron
  
Myristica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Myrteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Myrtoideae
  
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Nutmeg
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Nutmeg Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Nutmeg are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Tulip Tree and Nutmeg
Care of Tulip Tree and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.