Poplar, Tulip
Liriodendron tulipifera
Family: Magnoliaceae
2-3 ft height at sale, bare root
2-0
Native to Vermont
Sourced from NY
2" blooms in spring. Attracts hummingbirds!
General Information
Recommended Spacing (ft)
24 - 60
Mature Width (ft)
30 - 40
Mature Height (ft)
70 - 90
Annual Growth Rate (in)
24 - 36
Sun Preference
Full Sun
Soil Type
Acidic, Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture
Moderately Moist, Well-drained
General Information
Tulip Poplar, also known as Yellow Poplar, Tulip Magnolia, Tulip Tree, Whitewood.
This species is more closely related to magnolias than poplars. There are only two species in the genus Liriodendron, making it quite unique. Its native range covers Vermont through Texas.Tulip poplars are best known for their shape, namely their leaves and flowers. They grow on a single trunk, with branches high off the ground. They grow faster than similar species. They are a good ornamental shade trees, with a pyramidal shape, yellow autumn foliage, and good disease resistance.
Resources
Plant Guide, USDA/NRCS