Harpullia arborea (Cooktown Tulipwood)

Plant type: Tree

Origin: South-East Asia, Australia

Heat Zones: 4 to 12

Hardiness Zones: 9 to 12

Uses: Screen, Hedge, Specimen

Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Moderate

Tree Shape: Upright

Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

Canopy Density: Medium

Canopy Texture: Medium

Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m

Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters

Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Venation: Pinnate

Leaf Persistance: Semi Evergreen

Leaf Type: Odd Pinnately compund

Leaf Blade: 10 - 20

Leaf Texture: Glossy

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Yellow

Flower

Flower Showiness: No

Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5

Flower Type: Panicle

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)

Flower Color: Green

Seasons: Spring

Trunk

Fruit

Fruit Type: Capsule

Fruit Showiness: Yes

Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3

Fruit Color: Orange

Seasons: Winter

Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: No

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: No

Salt Tolerance: Poor

Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full

Management

Toxicity: No

Invasive Potential: No

Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

Edible Parts: None

Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting