Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Tree, Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar, Canary Whitewood

Family: Magnoliaceae Magnolia


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Green, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Pollard, specimen
Height 65' to 90' / 19.80m to 27.40m
Spread 45' to 60' / 13.80m to 18.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America