Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Europe, Hybrid origin
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Grace McDade, Jurmag1
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Fertilize in late fall, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Leaf spot, Scale, Spot anthracnose, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Magnolia × soulangeana
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
saucer magnolia
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
saucer magnolia
In German
Tulpenbaum
saucer magnolia
In French
tulipier
saucer magnolia
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
saucer magnolia
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
saucer magnolia
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
saucer magnolia
In Polish
tulipanowiec
saucer magnolia
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
saucer magnolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Not Available
Family
Magnoliaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available