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About Tulip Tree and Crapemyrtle


About Crapemyrtle and Tulip Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum   
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa   

Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands   
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
6-10   

AHS Heat Zone
9-2   
10-6   

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   
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   

Habit
Pyramidal   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm   
22
610.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
300.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow   
Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown   
Green, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Dark Green, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green   
Burgundy, Dark Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Irregular   
Cylindrical   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring   
Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Soil Compaction   
Drought, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering   
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season   

In Summer
Ample Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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   
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil   
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
allergic reaction, Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife   
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks   

Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture   
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera   
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'   

Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar   
Hybrid Crapemyrtle   

In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़   
क्रेप मेहंदी   

In German
Tulpenbaum   
Crapemyrtle   

In French
tulipier   
Crapemyrtle   

In Spanish
árbol de tulipán   
Crapemyrtle   

In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα   
Crapemyrtle   

In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa   
Crapemyrtle   

In Polish
tulipanowiec   
Crapemyrtle   

In Latin
Tulipa arbore   
Crapemyrtle   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Spermatophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Magnoliales   
Myrtales   

Family
Magnoliaceae   
Lythraceae   

Genus
Liriodendron   
Lagerstroemia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Lagerstroemieae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Lagerstroemieae   

Number of Species
2   
99+
50   
99+

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Properties of Tulip Tree and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Tulip Tree and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Tulip Tree and Crapemyrtle. Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Tulip Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Crapemyrtle

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

Tulip Tree and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

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

Care of Tulip Tree and Crapemyrtle

Care of Tulip Tree and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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