Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Silver bells
In German
Tulpenbaum
Silver bells
In French
tulipier
Silver bells
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Silver bells
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Silver bells
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Silver bells
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Silver bells
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Silver bells
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ebenales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Halesia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Silver Bells
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Silver Bells season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Tulip Tree and Silver Bells Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Silver Bells are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Silver Bells
Care of Tulip Tree and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.