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Tulip Tree

Liriodendron Tulipifera

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Overview

The Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), native to Eastern North America, is a majestic deciduous hardwood, soaring to 70-100 feet. Notable for its unique tulip-shaped flowers with greenish-yellow petals and orange bases, it blooms in spring. The four-lobed leaves turn golden yellow in fall. Preferring deep, rich soil and full sun, it offers rapid growth and a tall, pyramidal form, making it an impressive specimen or shade tree in spacious landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) — Come late spring to early summer; when incorporating the Tulip Tree into landscapes, image 103

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Mature height
30–90 Ft.
Mature width
40–90 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) — it soars to impressive heights ranging from 70 to 100 feet; come late spring to early summer
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) — it soars to impressive heights ranging from 70 to 100 feet; come late spring to early summer, image 69
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) — green and yellow flowers in the garden; with some specimens reaching up to 150 feet under optimal conditions, image 143
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) — scientifically known as Liriodendron tulipifera; commanding attention with its statuesque form and elegant, image 124
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) — it serves excellently as a specimen or shade tree
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) — The four-lobed leaves turn golden yellow in fall; is a majestic deciduous hardwood, image 150
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Liriodendron Tulipifera
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