Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree)

Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) yellow and green variegated leaves on a tall tree
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with variegated yellow and green foliage spreading across many branches

Botanical name: Liriodendron tulipifera

Common names: Tulip tree, Yellow Poplar, Tulip Magnolia, Whitewood

Family: Magnoliaceae

Origin: Easthern USA

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5a-10a

Cold tolerance: -10°F

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous

Yellow-poplar has a singly occurring, perfect flower 2-3" wide, with six petals varying in color from a light yellowish green at the margin to a deep orange band at the center. Flowers are tulip-shaped, upright blossoms. Yellow-poplars are long-lived plants, producing flowers for 200 years. Open-grown trees have a pyramidal crown when young, becoming oval in shape with time.

Similar plants: Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree)


Image gallery: 22 images
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) yellow leaves on tall tree against a light sky background.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) stands tall with canopy covered in yellow leaves under pale sky.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) green leaves on a tall tree reaching toward the sky
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with numerous four-lobed green leaves spread across many thin woody branches
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with orange yellow flower and green leaves on tree branch
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with orange yellow flower and green leaves hanging over water surface
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with vibrant light green leaves forming a dense healthy plant
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) showing four-lobed green leaves with a unique square notch at the apex.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) yellow and green leaves on tree branches in close up view
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) branches with variegated yellow and green leaves growing on the tree limbs.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) close up green and orange flower on a branch
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) flower with soft green and orange petals on a stem
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with yellow orange flower close up on green leaves
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) flower with petals and green leaves surrounding the central cup shape.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) yellow flower on green leaves branch close up
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) showing multiple yellow flowers amidst green leaves on woody branches
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) tan samara fruit close up for plant propagation purposes.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) dry tan samara fruit gathered together on a white surface.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) yellow flower with green leaves close up on branch
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) flower with yellow petals resting among uniquely shaped green foliage.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) green leaves close up showing distinct four lobed leaf shape
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with large, bright green leaves of a unique four lobed shape.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with vibrant green leaves and yellow flower on branch
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with four lobed green leaves and orange yellow flower center
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) yellow flower with orange markings on green leaves close up
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) flower with yellow petals resting among large lobed green leaves.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) green leaves on branch reaching toward the clear blue sky.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with unique four-lobed green leaves reaching toward the sky.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) green orange flower close up on branch
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) flower with green petals and orange markings among foliage
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) green leaves on a thin woody branch close up image
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with unique four-lobed green leaves attached to a dark brown branch
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with vibrant light green leaves on tree branches closeup view.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) leaves reveal their unique four-lobed structure on thin wooden branches.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) green leaves on branch, close up of foliage.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with distinctive four-lobed green leaves attached to the woody stem.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) yellow and orange flower close up on green leaves.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) flower with yellow and orange petals surrounded by green leaves.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) yellow and orange flower close up on green foliage background
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) flower with yellow petals and inner orange base near green foliage.
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with light green flower, close up view of petals
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) flower with light green petals and an orange center
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) yellow and green variegated leaves close up on branches
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) with distinctive yellow and green variegated foliage on thin stems


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