Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
  
Asia, Europe
  
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
  
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
  
Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
  
9-1
  
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
  
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Unknown
  
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Tiny
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
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 water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
  
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
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
  
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
  
Thymus vulgaris
  
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
  
Thyme
  
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
  
अजवायन के फूल
  
In German
Tulpenbaum
  
Thymian
  
In French
tulipier
  
Thym
  
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
  
Tomillo
  
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
  
θυμάρι
  
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
  
Tomilho
  
In Polish
tulipanowiec
  
Tymianek
  
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
  
Thymum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Magnoliaceae
  
Labiatae
  
Genus
Liriodendron
  
Thymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Thyme
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Thyme season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Thyme Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Thyme are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Thyme
Care of Tulip Tree and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.