Description: Produces conspicuous, yellow, tulip-shaped flowers in springExcellet shade tree for larger yardsIdeal for USDA hardy zones 5 to 9 The Tulip Poplar is also known as the tulip tree or the yellow poplar. It is a hardwood tree. It is not a true poplar tree but instead is a member of the magnolia tree family. When grown in the open it tends to assume a broad columnar shape that is its signature form. The distinctive cup-shaped flowers are 1.5 in. across and about 2 in. - 2.5 in. L and really do resemble tulips. At the southern end of its range tulip poplar blooms in spring while in its northern range they'll appear in summer. The handsome flowers are greenish-yellow with orange markings and are held at the branch tips where they can be best admired. Flowers are followed by brown scaly cone-shaped fruit. The simple leaves are squarish-lobed and about 6 in. L. The large distinctive leaves make the tree easy to identify as they to, resemble the shape of a tulip flower. With beautiful form, rapid growth (with good care), lovely spring flowers and golden fall foliage, this forest giant makes a great ornamental for spaces large enough to accommodate it. It is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9 and is shipped in a #1 pot with an average tree height of 12 in. - 18 in.Large, stately, deciduous treeProduces yellow, tulip-shaped flowers in springMakes an excellent shade treeMaturity height of 80 ft. to 100 ft.Tree shipped in a 1 Gal. container with a minimum tree height of 12 in. to 18 in.
Price: 64.18 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-06T13:06:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Additional Characteristics: Low Maintenance
Average Shipping Height (in): 12 in
Best Time to Plant: Spring to Fall
Bloom Season: No Blossoms
Blossom Color Family: Yellow
Botanical Name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Common Name Family: Poplar Tree
Container Size: #1
Container Type: Container
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
Fragrance: Non-Fragrant
Growth Habit: Upright
Hardiness Zone: 4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8
Mature Height (ft): Greater than 40
Optimal Soil Condition: Acidic
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in): 480
Returnable: 90-Day
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
Tree Height Range (Ft): 60-70 Ft.
Wildlife Attracted: No Wildlife Attracted
Wildlife Deterred: No Wildlife Deterred
Mature Height (in): 840 in.
Mature Width (in): 480 in.
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