Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip poplar actually is not a poplar, but a member of the magnolia family. Tulip poplar makes a desirable street, shade, or ornamental tree but the large size it attains makes it unsuited for many sites. Current Sale Size: Sold as 1 yr. old bare root seedlings, 18-24”. * Bundles of 25 qualify for Mix & Match discount, see Hardwoods collection for more information. Transplant Establishment Difficulty: High* We do not guarantee plant survival. Growth Rate: Rapid (10-15”/yr.) Soils: Sand, Loam Moisture: Dry to Moist, Moist-Wet Shade Tolerance: Full Sun Mature Height: 80-100 ft. Deer Damage Potential: Low Origin: Native Uses: Erosion Control, Flowering, Lumber, Reforestation, Shade, Wildlife Other: Tulip-like flowers.