Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
-
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Tulpenbaum
Tiger Tree
In French
tulipier
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Tiger Tree
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Tiger Tree
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
tigris lignum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malpighiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Tiger Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Tulip Tree and Tiger Tree
Care of Tulip Tree and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.