Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Mexico
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
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
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
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
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Poinsettia
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Poinsettia
In German
Tulpenbaum
Poinsettia
In French
tulipier
Poinsettia
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Poinsettia
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Poinsétia
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Poinsecja
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Poinsettia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Magnoliales
Malpighiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Poinsettia
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Poinsettia Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Poinsettia are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Poinsettia
Care of Tulip Tree and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.