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Tulip-tree

Tagged as: Black walnut toxicity tolerant, Butterflies, Native Trees, not favored by deer, Plants Tolerant of Wet Sites

Botanic name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Common Name: Tulip-tree


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Liriodendron tulipifera at The Morton Arboretum Liriodendron tulipifera flower Liriodendron tulipifera fall color
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Height: 70-90' Spread: 25-30' Habit/Form: Rounded to oval Growth rate: F
Zones: 4-9
Cultural Requirements: Full sun; prefers moist, well-drained soil in slightly acidic soil; can show chlorotic (yellow leaves) symptoms in high pH soils; weak wood may break off in an ice storm; drought sensitive, supplemental water in dry periods
Ornamental Characteristics: Tall straight trunk; goblet-shaped orange-yellow-green flowers in spring; bright-green, tulip-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall; spring plant only
Use in the Landscape: A tree that requires a large space; use as specimen or in groupings for parks, golf course and large areas; native to Midwest

Butterfly Caterpillar/larval Host:Tiger Swallowtail

Plant tolerant of flooded areas for extended periods of time.

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