Tulip Poplar Tree

Tulip Poplar Trees For Sale -Tennessee's State Tree

The Tulip Poplar Tree is a tall tree with unique flowers. It will add shade and great value to your yard. It's a fast-growing tree with beautiful golden foliage in the Autumn season. Growing straight and tall makes it a highly desirable tree for homeowners. It has tulip-shaped yellow blossoms in late summer to early fall. This is an invasive species and is hardy and disease—and pest-resistant.

Plant Details 

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

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

Its showy, yellow-green flowers, which are orange on the inside, bloom in spring. The flowers are attractive to bees and hummingbirds and are replaced with winged seeds. This is a low-maintenance, self-sustaining tree that will need little care beyond initial planting. The native favorite adapts with well-drained soil.

Avoid planting in compacted areas. Water thoroughly until it is well established, especially during dry periods. This tree should be planted away from houses and given plenty of space to mature. It is ideal for creating shade in your yard. No fertilization is needed..

Noteworthy Characteristics of the Tulip Poplar Tree

Tulip Poplar Tree is a member of the magnolia family, despite having poplar in its name.It is the state tree for several states, including Tennessee!

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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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