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.