Tulip-tree

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

Botanical name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Common Name: Tulip-tree

Updated 10/2012

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Height: 70-90'  Spread: 25-30'  Habit/Form: Rounded to oval  Growth rate: Fast
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 or in dry conditions; weak wood may break off in an ice storm; drought sensitive, give 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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