How Old Do Tulip Poplars Get?
January 31, 2012 by khanhdoan1
Liriodendron tulipifera is called the tulip poplar, tulip tree or yellow poplar, taking its name from the tulip-shaped yellow flowers it displays in the spring. It is actually not a poplar at all, since it is a member of the Magnoliaceae, or magnolia, family. This tree grows rapidly in its early years and attains a [...]
Can a Tulip Poplar Grow in a Drought?
January 31, 2012 by khanhdoan1
The tulip poplar tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is a deciduous, native tree found extensively throughout most of eastern United States. Also referred to as tulip tree and yellow poplar, the tree has a broad, columnar mature form. The tree is prized for its timber, and though the wood is not as sturdy as that of hardwood, [...]
How Often Do Tulips Bloom?
January 31, 2012 by khanhdoan1
Gardeners in temperate climates utilize tulips (Tulipa spp.) as reliable spring-flowering plants to announce the end of winter. With origins in the highlands of central western Asia, tulip bulbs were traded to Europeans, who grew them for their colorful blooms. The Dutch became known as the world’s keeper and breeder of tulip bulbs, producing hundreds [...]
When Can Tulips Be Moved?
January 31, 2012 by khanhdoan1
Tulips are spring-blooming bulbs desirable for their large, showy flowers. They thrive in climates that have mild spring temperatures and locations that do not get too wet, as overly wet soil can cause the bulbs to rot. If your tulips are planted in an undesirable area, you might want to move them. Tulips can be [...]
Popular Trimming Questions for Tulips
January 31, 2012 by khanhdoan1
Heralding the arrival of spring, tulips stand tall and announce the warm weather to come with their curvy foliage and cheerful cuplike blooms. Proper trimming of your tulips will ensure their return year after year. Trimming Stems When a tulip flower starts to lose its punch, remove it so that the plant can divert its [...]
How to Trim Tulip Trees
January 30, 2012 by khanhdoan1
Tulip trees (Liriodendron tulipifera) are members of the poplar family and are easy-care trees once established. Pruning is vital to the proper shape for the tree and to deal with over-hanging limbs later in the tree’s life. Pruning is otherwise unnecessary, unless your goal is to keep the tree in an unnatural shape or much [...]
What Time of Year Do Tulips Bloom?
January 30, 2012 by khanhdoan1
Crocuses, daffodils and tulips announce the arrival of spring each year. Tulips require a period of cold temperatures to initiate root growth. When the weather warms up in the spring, tulip bulbs will send up stems and flowers in every color of the rainbow. Whether you prefer a shot of color in a pot from [...]
Do Tulips Smell?
January 30, 2012 by khanhdoan1
Tulips are among the most beloved spring flowers, with their elegant, long stems and familiar, cup-shaped blossoms. The 2- to- 3-inch flowers are known for their wide array of eye-catching colors; they are not, however, known for their fragrance. While they are not as commonplace as unscented varieties, tulips that produce a sweet, light scent [...]
How to Transfer Tulips
January 30, 2012 by khanhdoan1
Tulips grow from a bulb root structure. The bulb goes dormant after storing up enough nutrients for the following spring’s growth cycle, typically within six weeks of the end of the flowering period. The tulips can be dug up and transferred to a new bed after the foliage dies back, but the preferred time is [...]
Varieties of Flowering Dogwood
January 29, 2012 by khanhdoan1
Flowering dogwood is known scientifically as Cornus florida, and it is a popular ornamental throughout the United States. Typically, flowering dogwood is a spreading tree that produces white flowers and it does well in wet climates and loamy soil. There are many different varieties of flowering dogwood that might suit your tastes and your garden. [...]
