Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Apricot
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
खूबानी
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Tulpenbaum
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
tulipier
In Spanish
Albaricoque
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Apricot
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Morela
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Apricot
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Prunus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Apricot and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Apricot and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Apricot and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Apricot and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Apricot and Tulip Tree
Care of Apricot and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Apricot 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.