Tulip Tree

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One of the tallest native trees of Eastern North America, Tulip Tree features uniquely shaped leaves and large yellow tulip-shaped flowers.

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Quick Overview

Why it rocks:

One of the tallest native trees of Eastern North America, Tulip Tree features uniquely shaped leaves and large yellow tulip-shaped flowers which are hard to see because of the height of the tree. The interesting square leaves are a refreshing lawn green during the season, but turn an outstanding gold in fall. This is a fast-growing, hardy tree which is commonly pruned low to add interesting character to the landscape.

Where to put it:

Because of its large mature height and spread, Tulip Tree is best in open areas of the yard or in the parkway. Tulip Tree should be planted at least 15-20ft away from buildings.

What it needs:

Tulip Tree is an extremely tolerant tree which can grow in almost any conditions.

Specs

Specs
Botanical Name	Liriodendron tulipifera
Hardiness Zone	5
Tree Type	Shade
Size Range	Large Tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height	60'
Mature Spread	30'
Shape	Oval
Foliage Color	Medium Green
Fall Color	Yellow/Gold
Flower Color	Yellow
Decorative Fruit	None
Landscape Uses	Shade, Ornamental/Flowering
Growth Rate	Rapid
Plant Tolerance	Very Adaptable
Standout Feature	Interesting Foliage, Native, Distinct Tulip-Shaped Orange-Yellow-Green Flowers

Goes Great With

Treegator® Jr. Pro Slow Release Watering Bag 15 gallon
$30.00

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Doesn't this species of tree have to have another within a certain distance to flower? I grew up on a property that had Tulip trees and that is what my parents were told.

Question by: Barbara Pfeiffer on Jun 4, 2018, 6:50 PM

Tulip Trees do not need a pollinator tree to produce flowers. There is actually one in our yard (we are in the country, not near other trees or houses...corn and soybean fields) it flowers every year. It really is a spectacular tree. Some cherry, apple, and other edible fruit trees do need a pollinator tree (or another tree of the same species) to produce fruit. Fortunately, Tulip Trees do not.

Answer by: Admin Dev on Jun 5, 2018, 9:26 AM

Are tulip trees loghtening attractors?

Question by: Myrna on Jun 15, 2022, 7:17 PM

Tulip Trees are larger wonderful shade trees, because of their height they could attract lightning, but other than height there would be nothing else that would attract lightning.

Answer by: iTrees.com Crew on Jul 5, 2022, 2:58 PM