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About Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang


About Ylang-Ylang and Tulip Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States   
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia   

Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum   
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.   

Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands   
Humid climates, Lowland   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
9-2   
12-9   

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, 24   

Habit
Pyramidal   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm   
22
910.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
370.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow   
Light Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown   
Black   

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   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Irregular   
Long Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Soil Compaction   
Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering   
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Ample Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Ample Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
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 in winter, Prune to control growth   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch   
Fertilizer every month during spring   

Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil   
Healthy tree   

Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction   
Drought, Salt   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife   
Not Available   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds   
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture   
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera   
CANANGA odorata   

Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar   
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang   

In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़   
Ylang-Ylang   

In German
Tulpenbaum   
Ylang-Ylang   

In French
tulipier   
Ylang-Ylang   

In Spanish
árbol de tulipán   
Ylang-Ylang   

In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα   
Ylang-Ylang   

In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa   
Ylang-Ylang   

In Polish
tulipanowiec   
Jagodlin   

In Latin
Tulipa arbore   
Ylang-Ylang   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Spermatophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Dicotyledonae   

Order
Magnoliales   
Magnoliales   

Family
Magnoliaceae   
Annonaceae   

Genus
Liriodendron   
Cananga   

Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
2   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang

Wondering what are the properties of Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang? We provide you with everything About Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang. Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns and Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns. Also Tulip Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Ylang-Ylang has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang

Season and care of Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information

Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:

Care of Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang

Care of Tulip Tree and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.

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