Tulip-poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), tulip-tree, or yellow-poplar grows quickly into a large, stately tree. With some of the most showy flowers native to Michigan, this is an incredible choice for a landscape tree. Dry fruits leave very little mess, and wood is stronger than other fast-growing species.

Tulip-poplar is part of the Assisted Tree Range Expansion Project (ATREP); it’s found just a few counties south of Grand Traverse, and may assist with habitat stability in the face of Climate Change.

Photos: flower by HZell, leaves by Pere Igor, tree by Jean-Pol Grandmont

BUNDLE BREAKDOWN:

Per-bundle pricing displayed below. Multiple-bundle pricing reflected in shopping cart.

Bundle of 5: $21

Bundle of 10: $32

Bundle of 25: $62

Bundle of 50: $100

Bundle of 100: $153

STATS ON TULIP-POPULAR

• Mature Height:  60-90 ft

• Mature Width:  30-50 ft

• Soil Type:  Acid, Moist, Well-drained

• Moisture: Moderate

• Sun:  Full Sun

• Growth Rate:  Fast

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF TULIP-POPLAR

• Very showy yellow-and-orange flowers give way to “cones” of dry seeds prized by wildlife.

• Unique leaf shape provides excellent shade.

• Cannot tolerate drought; needs regular watering in dry times.

VISITORS ATTRACTED TO TULIP-POPLAR

HELP CONTROL INVASIVES!

Tulip-poplar makes an excellent alternative to invasive Norway maple (Acer platanoides), which is weedy, toxic to other species, and fails to provide habitat for native birds and butterflies.