Tulip poplar | Liriodendron tulipifera
The tulip poplar is a native tree that gets its name from its large, striking yellow and gold flowers that are similar to tulip blossoms. The leaves are also quite showy, with distinctive lobes. This tree is the tallest deciduous tree that grows in Eastern forests. Though they’re rare to see now, they used to be abundant in the region’s woodlands. These trees can live up to 500 years, and they’re fast-growing, with strong wood.
It makes an excellent choice for an ornamental shade tree that’s also a host to many native insects.
Sun: Full sun
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
Container Size: 3 gal
The tulip poplar is a native tree that gets its name from its large, striking yellow and gold flowers that are similar to tulip blossoms. The leaves are also quite showy, with distinctive lobes. This tree is the tallest deciduous tree that grows in Eastern forests. Though they’re rare to see now, they used to be abundant in the region’s woodlands. These trees can live up to 500 years, and they’re fast-growing, with strong wood.
It makes an excellent choice for an ornamental shade tree that’s also a host to many native insects.
Sun: Full sun
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
Container Size: 3 gal
The tulip poplar is a native tree that gets its name from its large, striking yellow and gold flowers that are similar to tulip blossoms. The leaves are also quite showy, with distinctive lobes. This tree is the tallest deciduous tree that grows in Eastern forests. Though they’re rare to see now, they used to be abundant in the region’s woodlands. These trees can live up to 500 years, and they’re fast-growing, with strong wood.
It makes an excellent choice for an ornamental shade tree that’s also a host to many native insects.
Sun: Full sun
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
Container Size: 3 gal
