Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
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
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
कासनी
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Chicoree
Tulpenbaum
In French
chicorée
tulipier
In Spanish
achicoria
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
ραδίκι
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
chicória
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
cykoria
tulipanowiec
In Latin
pancratium
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Cichorium
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
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Season and Care of Chicory and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Chicory and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Tulip Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chicory and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Chicory and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chicory and Tulip Tree
Care of Chicory and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Chicory 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.