Liriodendron tulipifera
TULIP TREE, YELLOW POPLAR
Magnoliaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk.

 
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Liriodendron tulipifera
TULIP TREE, YELLOW POPLAR
Magnoliaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse & orange

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: mid green; yellow & gold in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & formal designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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