Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Tree
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Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) - Description
L. tulipifera is native to the eastern United States. It bears 5 to 6 inch leaves that are uniquely shaped . It produces foliage that turns from bright yellow green to bright yellow in the fall. It also produces tulip-shaped, 2 inch wide flowers in late spring which are greenish yellow, and orange at base.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) - Blooming
Generally does not bloom until 12 to 15 years old. Bears cup-like green flowers followed by fruits. Foliage turns yellow in fall.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) - Growth
Tulip Trees are fast growing upwards to 80 ft. tall and eventually to 40 ft. wide. Liriodendron works well as a specimen tree. Species grow the best in full sun or partial shade.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) - Planting
Needs plenty of space to grow. Plant as a lawn tree or shade tree with little competition from other trees or structures.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) - Pest
Scale insects, weevils, borers, leaf miners, mealybugs, aphids, and lesion nematode. Other problems include sooty mold, butt rot, wilt, dieback, and anthracnose.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) - Interesting facts
Liriodendron is endemic to the woodlands of China, Vietnam, and North America. Sometimes still known as "Canoewood" the trunk of the tree used to be used to make dugout canoes.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) - Soil and irrigation
Tulip Trees do best in deep but well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Alkaline soils can impose some nutrient deficiencies.
