Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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, Plum
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
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
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Paperbark tree
Tulpenbaum
In French
Paperbark tree
tulipier
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Paperbark tree
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Paperbark tree
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Family
Myrtaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Tulip Tree
Care of Paperbark Tree and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Paperbark 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.
