Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
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Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
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Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
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Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, 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 Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
मौसम्बी
In German
Tulpenbaum
süße Limone
In French
tulipier
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
doce de limão
In Polish
tulipanowiec
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Tulip Tree and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Sweet Lime
Care of Tulip Tree and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.