Scientific
Name
Liriodendron tulipifera
Common
Name
Tulip tree, Tulip poplar, Yellow poplar |
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Hardiness
Zones:
4-9 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Rapid |
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Site
Requirements: Sun; moist, well drained soil |
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Texture:
Coarse |
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Form:
Tall, straight trunk; upper branches create
a rounded crown; in an open landscape has more upright, oval shape
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Height:
40 to 100'
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Width:
20 to 40' |
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Leaf:
6 to 8" alternate, simple leaves with short
lobes; clear yellow to yellow green fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
2 to 3" yellowish green and orange, cup
shaped upright, fragrant flowers in late spring
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Comments:
Native; branches are brittle; not a true
popular; some leaves will turn yellow and drop during drought; attracts
hummingbirds, birds, and squirrels; host plant for tiger and spicebush swallowtail
butterflies
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Cultivars:
Arnold:
60'; narrow, upright; magnolia like flowers; golden yellow
fall color
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