Tulip Tree

Lychee

About Tulip Tree and Lychee

Tulip Tree

Lychee

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum

Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip

Number of Varieties

330

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

12-9

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, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Light Yellow

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lime Green, Brown

Red, Magenta

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Red, Dark Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

High

Watering Plants

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

Twice a week

In Winter

Average Water

Regular watering required

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches

Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period

Pests and Diseases

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl

Plant Tolerance

Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits

Other Uses

Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

LITCHI chinensis

Common Name

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

Litchee, Litchi, Lychee

In Hindi

ट्यूलिप पेड़

लीची

In German

Tulpenbaum

Lychee

In French

tulipier

Lychee

In Spanish

árbol de tulipán

Lychee

In Greek

δέντρο τουλίπα

λίτσι

In Portuguese

árvore de tulipa

lichia

In Polish

tulipanowiec

Lychee

In Latin

Tulipa arbore

Lychee

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Sapindales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Liriodendron

Litchi Sonn

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Sapindoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Tulip Tree and Lychee

Wondering what are the properties of Tulip Tree and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Tulip Tree and Lychee. Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Tulip Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like and Lychee has allergic reactions like . 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 Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Lychee

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

Tulip Tree and Lychee Physical Information

Tulip Tree and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Lychee are as follows:

Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper

Care of Tulip Tree and Lychee

Care of Tulip Tree and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.