Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Oxalis acetosella, Oxalis corniculata
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cleanser
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Sauerklee
Tulpenbaum
In French
bois Sorrel
tulipier
In Spanish
alazán de madera
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Rumex ligno
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Magnoliales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Oxalis
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Sorrel and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Tulip Tree
Care of Wood Sorrel and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.