Pitanga

Tulip Tree

About Pitanga and Tulip Tree

Pitanga

Tulip Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil

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

Types

Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

coastal environs

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-125-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-2

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Orange, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Lime Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Copper

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Broadly Ovate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

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, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

In late autumn, 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

Aphids, Red blotch

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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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

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Antitumor

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, 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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUGENIA uniflora

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

Common Name

Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

In Hindi

Pitanga

ट्यूलिप पेड़

In German

Pitanga

Tulpenbaum

In French

Pitanga

tulipier

In Spanish

Pitanga

árbol de tulipán

In Greek

Pitanga

δέντρο τουλίπα

In Portuguese

Pitanga

árvore de tulipa

In Polish

Pitanga

tulipanowiec

In Latin

Pitanga

Tulipa arbore

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Magnoliales

Family

Myrtaceae

Magnoliaceae

Genus

Eugenia

Liriodendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Myrteae

Subfamily

Number of Species

202

1 27800

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Properties of Pitanga and Tulip Tree

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

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Season and Care of Pitanga and Tulip Tree

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

Pitanga and Tulip Tree Physical Information

Pitanga and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Tulip Tree are as follows:

Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pitanga and Tulip Tree

Care of Pitanga and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Pitanga 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.