Tulip Tree

Bilimbi

About Tulip Tree and Bilimbi

Tulip Tree

Bilimbi

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

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

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

moist forests, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm38.10 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Light Yellow

Purple, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lime Green, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Late Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Needs very little water

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches

cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost

Pests and Diseases

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot

Plant Tolerance

Soil Compaction

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers

Allergy

Itchiness, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture

Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

Averrhoa bilimbi

Common Name

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

Bilimbi, Mimbro

In Hindi

ट्यूलिप पेड़

Bilimbi

In German

Tulpenbaum

bilimbi

In French

tulipier

bilimbi

In Spanish

árbol de tulipán

bilimbi

In Greek

δέντρο τουλίπα

bilimbi

In Portuguese

árvore de tulipa

bilimbi

In Polish

tulipanowiec

bilimbi

In Latin

Tulipa arbore

Rondo Beardtongue

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Oxalidales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Liriodendron

Averrhoa

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

212

1 27800

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Properties of Tulip Tree and Bilimbi

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

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Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Bilimbi

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

Tulip Tree and Bilimbi Physical Information

Tulip Tree and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Bilimbi are as follows:

Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green

Care of Tulip Tree and Bilimbi

Care of Tulip Tree and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.