Comfrey

Tulip Tree

About Comfrey and Tulip Tree

Comfrey

Tulip Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Europe, Russia

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

Types

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions, stream banks

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-115-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Orange, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Lime Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Copper

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during 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

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Stem spot

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Sun

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

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Birds

Allergy

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

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

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Symphytum asperum

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

Common Name

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

In Hindi

Blackwort

ट्यूलिप पेड़

In German

Blackwort

Tulpenbaum

In French

Blackwort

tulipier

In Spanish

Blackwort

árbol de tulipán

In Greek

Blackwort

δέντρο τουλίπα

In Portuguese

Blackwort

árvore de tulipa

In Polish

Blackwort

tulipanowiec

In Latin

Blackwort

Tulipa arbore

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Magnoliales

Family

Boraginaceae

Magnoliaceae

Genus

Symphytum

Liriodendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

352

1 27800

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Properties of Comfrey and Tulip Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Comfrey and Tulip Tree? We provide you with everything About Comfrey and Tulip Tree. Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Comfrey does not have fragrant flowers. Comfrey has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema and Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema. 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 Comfrey and Tulip Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Comfrey and Tulip Tree

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

Comfrey and Tulip Tree Physical Information

Comfrey and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Tulip Tree are as follows:

Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Comfrey and Tulip Tree

Care of Comfrey and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Comfrey 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.