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Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree, Yellow Poplar, State Tree of Indiana, State Tree of Kentucky, State Tree of Tennessee)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 18086



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Magnoliaceae
Genus: Liriodendron
Species: Liriodendron tulipifera
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • > 60 feet (> 18 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Alternate
  • Palmate
  • Truncate
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Suitable For edit
  • Centre Piece
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Mixed
  • Green
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns)
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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