Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
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, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, 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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Tulpenbaum
rosa Ipe
In French
tulipier
rose Ipe
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Pink Ipe
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
rosa Ipe
In Polish
tulipanowiec
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Pink Ipe
Care of Tulip Tree and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.