Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Semi desert, Wet forest
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
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light 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, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Tulpenbaum
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
tulipier
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Malabar nut
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Malabar nut Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Malabar nut are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Malabar nut
Care of Tulip Tree and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.