Tulip Tree or Yellow Poplar is a native of the eastern and southern United States, ranging as far north as Ontario. Typically a lowland tree in its native habitat, this is a potentially large tree, topping 100 feet. The distinctive flowers may be produced when the tree is 15 to 20 years old.

As the name implies, the large flowers are tulip-shaped. Greenish-yellow, they have six upright petals up to three inches in length. The fruits may be three inches in length and are cone-shaped, with numerous seeds inside. The pale green leaves have two or four lobes and are squared at the tip. Even on young trees, they are large.

Mature trees have an open, cone-shaped crown; the bark is dark green and smooth on young trees, becoming gray and ridged on older trees. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow.

Rapid growing, at maturity this is a tree for the large yard.

These trees are grown from seed and are three years old.

Size: One gallon
Family: Magnoliaceae
Scientific Name: Liriodendron tulipifera