Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Tulpenbaum
In French
arbre de papillon
tulipier
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Tulip Tree
Care of Butterfly Tree and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove 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 Butterfly 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.
