Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Bread Tree
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Brotbaum
Tulpenbaum
In French
Bread Arbre
tulipier
In Spanish
Árbol del pan
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
ψωμί Δέντρο
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Árvore de pão
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
chleb Drzewo
tulipanowiec
In Latin
panis ligno
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Magnoliales
Family
Cycadaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Liriodendron
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Bread Tree and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Bread Tree and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Tree and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bread Tree and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Bread Tree and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Tree height is 290.00 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 Bread Tree and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Care of Bread Tree and Tulip Tree
Care of Bread Tree and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Bread Tree 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.