Arbutus

Tulip Tree

About Arbutus and Tulip Tree

Arbutus

Tulip Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Types

Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum

Number of Varieties

123

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-2

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

Twisted/Contorted

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Orange, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Lime Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

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

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

Common Name

Arbutus

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

In Hindi

सदाबहार

ट्यूलिप पेड़

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Tulpenbaum

In French

arbousier

tulipier

In Spanish

Arbitus

árbol de tulipán

In Greek

κουμαριά

δέντρο τουλίπα

In Portuguese

árbuto

árvore de tulipa

In Polish

mącznik

tulipanowiec

In Latin

arbutus

Tulipa arbore

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Magnoliales

Family

Ericaceae

Magnoliaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Liriodendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Tulip Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Tulip Tree? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Tulip Tree. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arbutus and Tulip Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Tulip Tree

Season and care of Arbutus and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Arbutus and Tulip Tree Physical Information

Arbutus and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Tulip Tree are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Arbutus and Tulip Tree

Care of Arbutus and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Arbutus 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.