Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Tree, Tulip Poplar, Whitewood
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
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
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-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.