Tulip Poplar
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Tulip Poplar
Tulip Poplar
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Tulip Poplar

Tulip Poplar

  • 1 seedling
    25 seedlings
    50 seedlings
    100 seedlings
    Unit price per 


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. 

Sold as 1 yr. old bare root seedlings, 12-18”.

* 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 Fact Sheet