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 Notes: |
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