Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Elephant Apple
In German
Tulpenbaum
Elefant von Apple
In French
tulipier
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Dilleniales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Dilleniaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Dillenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Elephant Apple
Care of Tulip Tree and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.