Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
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Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Elegance , Maiden
Number of Varieties
350
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40000
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Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-910-12
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-2
8-1
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
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm30.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm30.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Saw-tooth like
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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Edible Fruit
✔
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Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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Fragrant Fruit
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✘
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Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
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✘
Showy Foliage
✔
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Showy Bark
✔
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
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Invasive
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Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
extracted oil
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
regal geranium
In German
Tulpenbaum
Regal Geranie
In French
tulipier
geranium royale
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
geranio regia
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
regal geranium
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
gerânio régio
In Polish
tulipanowiec
regal geranium
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
regal geranium
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Geraniales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
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Subfamily
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Number of Species
2422
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27800
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