Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Tulpenbaum
Red Maple Tree
In French
tulipier
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Red Maple Tree
Care of Tulip Tree and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.