Liriodendron tulipifera

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Tulip Tree, Tulip Poplar, Whitewood

 
Plant photo of: Liriodendron tulipifera
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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany, Connon N.

 

Description

This large, hardy, deciduous tree has a growth habit that is broad and pyramidal in form. Its leaves are 4 lobed, and turn bright yellow in fall. During the late spring, greenish-yellow, tulip-like flowers will appear.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

Green

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Yellow

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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