Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
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 a lot of water initially
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
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, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
शकरकंद
In German
Tulpenbaum
Süßkartoffel
In French
tulipier
Patate douce
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Batata
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Batata doce
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Potato season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Tulip Tree and Sweet Potato
Care of Tulip Tree and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Sweet Potato pruning is done 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.