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Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) – Shopify Listing

Description:
Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), also known as Tulip Tree, Yellow Poplar, or Tuliptree, is a majestic, fast-growing native tree celebrated for its stately height, unique tulip-shaped yellow-green flowers, and vibrant golden fall color. This large, deciduous tree is ideal for creating a stunning natural canopy, providing ample shade, and enhancing landscapes with its architectural beauty. In late spring to early summer, the tree produces showy, tulip-like blooms that attract pollinators, while its seeds and foliage support a wide range of wildlife. Tulip Poplar is adaptable, resilient, and perfect for large yards, parks, or as a statement specimen in the landscape.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Liriodendron tulipifera

• Common Names: Tulip Poplar, Tulip Tree, Yellow Poplar, Tuliptree

• Type: Deciduous shade tree

• Mature Height: 60–100 feet

• Mature Spread: 30–50 feet

• Growth Habit: Tall, straight trunk with a broad, pyramidal to oval crown

• Foliage: Large, bright green leaves turn golden yellow in fall

• Flower Color: Yellow-green with orange markings; tulip-shaped

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Fruit: Cone-shaped clusters of winged seeds in late summer

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil; tolerates clay and wet soils

• Water Needs: Moderate; tolerates both wet and dry conditions once established

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9

• Maintenance: Low; prune to shape when young, allow space for mature size

• Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, hummingbirds, birds, squirrels, rabbits, and butterflies

• Uses: Shade tree, specimen tree, street tree, wildlife habitat, timber