Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) Fall 2025

Native Tree  Also known as tulip poplar or yellow poplar.

One of the largest native trees growing over 100 feet tall.  To fully grow it needs lots of space or it can be pruned every couple of years to keep it shrub sized.  Distinctive 4 lobed leaves are waxy.has distinctive 4 lobed waxy  leaves . Large  2" tulip-like flowers that are yellow, green and orange. Blooms May- June after leaves fill out.  Leaves turn yellow in autumn.  Not tolerant of drought , flood or salt.

Prefers: Full Sun to Part Shade, and moist rich soils. 

Benefits: Nesting tree for birds.  Nectar attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, birds, including cedar waxwings.  Flowers, seeds, buds eaten by squirrel and deer. Special value to honeybees.  Larval host for Tulip tree Silkmoth and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. .

Will have 3 available Fall 2025 -Gallon 1yr+ 24-30" tall