Tulip Poplar- Liriodendron tulipifera

Phonetic: lir-ee-o-DEN-dron tew-lip-IF-er-a

Bare Root 18-24"

Tulip Poplar is a majestic deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It thrives in full sun and prefers deep, moist, well-drained soils that are slightly acidic to neutral. Although it can tolerate a range of soil types, it grows best in fertile loam. Tulip Poplar is fast-growing and can reach impressive heights—often exceeding 100 feet—making it one of the tallest native hardwoods in the eastern forests.

In late spring to early summer, Tulip Poplar produces large, tulip-shaped yellow-green flowers with orange bands at the base of each petal. These nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to pollinators such as honeybees, bumblebees, and other native bees, as well as to hummingbirds seeking early-season nectar. The tree also serves as a host plant for the larvae of several butterfly and moth species, most notably the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and the Tulip tree Silk moth. Its winged seeds, produced in cone-like clusters, are eaten by small mammals and songbirds during fall and winter.

In the landscape, Tulip Polar is valued for its stately form, distinctive leaves, and showy flowers, making it an excellent choice for large gardens, parks, and naturalized areas. It provides ample shade and visual interest throughout the seasons, from bright green foliage in spring to golden-yellow color in fall.

• Hardiness Zone:4-9 
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
• Native Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Flower Color: Yellow, Orange
• Bloom Time:  April, May, June
• Soil Type: Moist, Medium
• Mature Plant Size: 70-100'H 30-60'W
• Plant Spacing: 30-60'
• Host Plant: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Tulip-tree Silkmoth 
• Attracts: Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds 
• Advantages: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant 
• Landscape Uses: Pollinator Garden, 
• Companion Plants: Witch Hazel, Flowering Dogwood, Black Chokeberry, Sweet Goldenrod