Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
Description:
Native tree of the magnolia family that reaches 70 to 90 feet tall. Produces yellow to green flowers April to June, with yellow foliage in the fall. Full sun to shade and moist to well drained soils.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Tulip Tree, Yellow Poplar |
| Plant Family: | Magnoliaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Trees |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds, Bees |
| Bloom Time: | April to June |
| Global and State Rank: | S5, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loam, Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to shade |
| Light Range: | Sun, Shade, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |