Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
लीची
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Lychee
Tulpenbaum
In French
Lychee
tulipier
In Spanish
Lychee
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
λίτσι
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
lichia
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Lychee
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Lychee
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Sapindaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lychee and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Lychee and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Lychee and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lychee and Tulip Tree
Care of Lychee and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
