Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
California
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
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
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
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
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Sea Lettuce
In German
Tulpenbaum
Meersalat
In French
tulipier
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
lechuga de mar
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
alface mar
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Sea sałata
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Sea Lettuce season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Tulip Tree and Sea Lettuce
Care of Tulip Tree and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Sea Lettuce 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 Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.