Tulip Poplar Tree - Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar Tree is a tall tree with unique flowers. It will add shade and great value to your yard.

Plant Details - Tulip Poplar Tree

Family: Magnoliaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 60 – 90 ft.

Spread: 30 – 50 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: Yellow

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Tulip Poplar Tree

Tulip Poplar Tree is a giant amongst trees, with large leaves and beautiful multicolored tulip shaped flowers that typically are not seen until they drop to the forest floor. It will be well loved in your yard for generations to come.

Its flowers, yellow green with orange on the inside, are showy and bloom in spring. The flowers are attractive both to bees and hummingbirds. They are replaced with winged seeds.

Leaves will turn into a stunning gold during fall, dropping and creating a large gold carpet.

This is a low maintenance, self sustaining tree that will need little care beyond initial planting.

Plant in a location with full sun. Blooms and grows best in an area with full sun, but this tree can tolerate partial shade.

Plant in an area with well draining soil. Avoid planting in compacted areas. Make sure to water thoroughly until it is well established. Water during dry periods.

This is a tree that would do best planted away from houses and given plenty of space to mature. It is ideal for creating shade in your yard.

No fertilization needed.

Watch this tree for signs of borers and other insects that may damage the bark.

Keep an eye on limbs and prune off weakened or damaged branches that may break off in storms or with large gusts of wind.

Generally deer and rabbit resistant; protect while young and susceptible to damage from browsing or buck rub with caging or fencing.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Tulip Poplar Tree is a member of the magnolia family, despite having poplar in its name.

This tree can tolerate being planted near Black Walnut.

It is the state tree for several states, including Tennessee!

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

Yellow

Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Care

Tulip Poplar trees thrive in well-drained soil with regular watering, especially during dry spells. They benefit from occasional fertilization in spring. Trim in winter or early spring to preserve shape and remove dead or damaged branches.

Plant Reproduction

Sugar Tulip Poplar Tree spreads by seeds, with wind dispersal.

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.

Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.

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