Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
United States, California
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
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
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
घाटी ओक
In German
Tulpenbaum
Tal Eiche
In French
tulipier
Oak Valley
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
valle del roble
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
vale Oak
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Oak vallis
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Valley Oak
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Valley Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Valley Oak Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Valley Oak are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Valley Oak
Care of Tulip Tree and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.