Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Red Buckeye
In German
Tulpenbaum
Red Buckeye
In French
tulipier
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Red Buckeye
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Red Buckeye
Care of Tulip Tree and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.