Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Europe, Asia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
हल्दी
In German
Tulpenbaum
Kurkuma
In French
tulipier
curcuma
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Curcuma longa
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
curcuma
In Polish
tulipanowiec
kurkuma
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
turmeric
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Zingiberales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Curcuma
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Turmeric
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Turmeric season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Tulip Tree and Turmeric Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Turmeric are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Turmeric
Care of Tulip Tree and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.