Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Tulpenbaum
Yambohne
In French
tulipier
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Jicama
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Jicama season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Jicama Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Jicama are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Jicama
Care of Tulip Tree and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.