Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
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
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
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
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Tulpenbaum
Rhabarber
In French
tulipier
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Ruibarbo
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Ruibarbo
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Rabarbar
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
RHEUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Rhubarb
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Rhubarb season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Rhubarb Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Rhubarb are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Rhubarb
Care of Tulip Tree and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.