Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
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, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 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
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Bursera simaruba
In German
Tulpenbaum
Bursera simaruba
In French
tulipier
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Burseraceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Bursera
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tulip Tree and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Tulip Tree and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done 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 Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.