Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Europe
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
-
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
choy sum
In German
Tulpenbaum
choy sum
In French
tulipier
choy sum
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
choy sum
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
choy sum
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
choy sum
In Polish
tulipanowiec
choy sum
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Capparales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Choy Sum
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Choy Sum Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Choy Sum are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Choy Sum
Care of Tulip Tree and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.