Liriodendron tulipifera

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Tulip Tree, Tulip Poplar, Whitewood

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Information by: Photographer: Steve Mullany, Connon N.

Description

This large, hardy, deciduous tree has a growth habit that is broad and pyramidal in form. Its leaves are 4 lobed, and turn bright yellow in fall. During the late spring, greenish-yellow, tulip-like flowers will appear.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Yellow

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.