Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip poplar actually is not a poplar, but a member of the magnolia family. Tulip poplar makes a desirable street, shade, or ornamental tree but the large size it attains makes it unsuited for many sites.
Current Sale Size: Sold as 1 yr. old bare root seedlings, 18-24”.
* Bundles of 25 qualify for Mix & Match discount, see Hardwoods collection for more information.
Transplant Establishment Difficulty: High
* We do not guarantee plant survival.
Growth Rate: Rapid (10-15”/yr.)
Soils: Sand, Loam
Moisture: Dry to Moist, Moist-Wet
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun
Mature Height: 80-100 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Low
Origin: Native
Uses: Erosion Control, Flowering, Lumber, Reforestation, Shade, Wildlife
Other: Tulip-like flowers.
USDA Plant Profile