Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Grapefruit
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
चकोतरा
In German
Tulpenbaum
Grapefruit
In French
tulipier
pamplemousse
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Pomelo
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Toranja
In Polish
tulipanowiec
grejpfrut
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Not Available
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Grapefruit
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Grapefruit Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Grapefruit are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Grapefruit
Care of Tulip Tree and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.