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Liriodendron tulipifera

Family Magnoliaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 18 - 27.5 m (60 - 90 ft)
Spread 9 - 15 m (30 - 50 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description As a flowering tree, this plant makes a bold statement in your garden and adds structure as well. Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip poplar) bears showy and bright orange blooms during late spring. This tree is pyramidal in form and has faded green and medium green foliage that is showy, matte and coarse textured. The bark is fissured in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tree which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Liriodendron tulipifera . Liriodendron tulipifera is tolerant of compacted soil. In autumn, Liriodendron tulipifera is alight with fall colour.