Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
  
shadbush, wild plum
  
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
  
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Red, Violet, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
  
occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Not so frequently
  
Drought Tolerant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
9-9-6
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
  
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
  
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
  
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Food for animals, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
TULIPA
  
AMELANCHIER arborea
  
Common Name
Tulip
  
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
  
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
  
Juneberry
  
In German
Tulpe
  
Felsenbirnen
  
In French
Tulipe
  
Amélanchier
  
In Spanish
tulipán
  
Amelanchier
  
In Greek
τουλίπα
  
Juneberry
  
In Portuguese
Tulipa
  
Amelanchier
  
In Polish
Tulipan
  
Świdośliwa
  
In Latin
Tulip
  
Amelanchier
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Tulipa
  
Amelanchier
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Lilioideae
  
Malvoideae