Botanical Name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Common Name: Tulip tree, Whitewood
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
Character deciduous
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape a very effect, single-trunked tree with spreading and rising branches forming a tall pyramidal canopy; bark is smooth, whitish-gray on the larger branches and trunk
Height 50-80'(150')
Spread 1/2 to 3/4
Growth Rate very rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full or partial sun; plant can tolerate shade at inland
Soil prefers moist deep soils; can tolerate wet locations
Hardiness hardy (zones 1-10, 14-23); thrives in warm humid locale
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate, very broadly ovate to squarish with 2-4 short blunt lobes; 3-5" long with 2-4" long petioles; leaves bright green
Flowers greenish-white outside, orange within; large, 1-1/2"-2" high, tulip-shaped; each flower has 3 sepals, 6 petals, numerous stamens
Fruit nutlets: have long narrow wings
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
large-scale vertical accent, used for its form and foliage; suitable for groves, lawn trees, large avenue trees; best in large landscapes; leaves produce fall color in colder areas; invasive root system
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular watering is preferred; plant grows poorly if water-stressed in summer
Fertilizing balanced, in spring; chlorosis is a problem
Pruning head high when young; little required as tree matures
Pests/Diseases aphids, scale
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Eastern United States
Family: Magnoliaceae

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