Liriodendron tulipifera – Tulip tree, Tulip poplar, Yellow poplar

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Liriodendron tulipifera – Tulip tree, Tulip poplar, Yellow poplar

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Fast-growing tree with a dead straight trunk. The crown is narrow early on but later develops to conical. In old specimens the branches spread to form a broad oval crown. The trunk is light grey to grey and develops shallow grooves with increasing age. The young twigs are greenish-grey, later reddish-brown. The leaves are 4-lobed and the top is straight to incised with a V. The underside is light green. In the autumn the leaves turn yellow. The tulip-shaped flowers appear after the leaves have emerged. They are approximately 4 cm long and 6 cm broad, have a green exterior and a yellow plus orange interior. The conical fruit consists of many winged nutlets pressed together in a spiral. Deep loose soil is required because of the deeply penetrating fleshy taproot. Liriodendron tulipifera forms a closed crown with vigorous foliage that turns a remarkable yellow in the autumn. Because of its rough branching the tree has an open silhouette in the winter.
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
Availability
Clear stem (11) Multi-stem (2)
Size
Root ball size
Price
Amount
Delivery period
500/600H,400/500W
£ 1.249,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
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Stock
Limited stock
800/900h, multistem with raised stems
£ 3.779,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
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Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 (35) m, fast growing
Crown
oval, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
light grey bark, branches reddish-brown
Leaf
4-lobed, green, 8 - 15 cm long, 9 - 18 cm wide
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
tulip-shaped, green with yellow and orange, June/July
Fruits
conical fruits up to 10 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
humid and rich
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
eastern part of North America
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand short flood can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow June fast growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (35) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Liriodendron tulipifera is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (35) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Liriodendron tulipifera turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Liriodendron tulipifera is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Liriodendron tulipifera with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Liriodendron tulipifera blooms in june.
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