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
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
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Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
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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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
pinkroot
In German
Tulpenbaum
Spigelia
In French
tulipier
Spigelia
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Spigelia
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Spigelia
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Spigelia
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Spigelia
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Spigelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Gentianales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Spigelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Pinkroot
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Pinkroot Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Pinkroot are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Pinkroot
Care of Tulip Tree and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.