Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
South America, Brazil
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
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Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
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
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Pitanga
In German
Tulpenbaum
Pitanga
In French
tulipier
Pitanga
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Pitanga
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Pitanga
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Pitanga
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Pitanga
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Pitanga
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Myrtales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Eugenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Pitanga
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Pitanga season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Pitanga Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Pitanga are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Tulip Tree and Pitanga
Care of Tulip Tree and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.