Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Tree
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, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.