Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree)

Tulip Tree, Canary Whitewood, Canoewood, Lyre Tree, North American Whitewood, Saddle Tree, Tulip Poplar, Western Poplar, Whitewood, Yellow Poplar

Liriodendrun Tulipifera (Tuliptree), Deciduous tree that grows moderately fast to 70’ high and 40’ wide on strong upright trunks. Bright yellow flowers adorn the branches in late spring.

Plant Type Trees
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Height55' - 75' (ft), 75' - 100' (ft)
Spread25' - 35' (ft), 35' - 45' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree) | Tulip Tree, Canary Whitewood, Canoewood, Lyre Tree, North American Whitewood, Saddle Tree, Tulip Poplar, Western Poplar, Whitewood, Yellow Poplar || Liriodendrun Tulipifera (Tuliptree), Deciduous tree that grows moderately fast to 70’ high and 40’ wide on strong upright trunks. Bright yellow flowers adorn the branches in late spring.
Full Sun, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds,
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