Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Elefant von Apple
Tulpenbaum
In French
Elephant d'Apple
tulipier
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Magnoliales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Tulip Tree
Care of Elephant Apple and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Elephant Apple 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.