Liriodendron tulipifera |
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Tulip Tree |
Description
This large, hardy, deciduous tree has a growth habit that is broad and pyramidal in form. Its leaves are 4 lobed, and turn bright yellow in fall. During the late spring, greenish yellow, tulip-like flowers will appear.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Shade Tree, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.