Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

15–90°F (-9–32°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, well-draining, moist soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring

🪴 Repotting

N/A — grown in landscape

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About Tulip Poplar

North America's tallest native hardwood with distinctive tulip-shaped leaves and beautiful tulip-like flowers.

Care tips

  • Very fast growing — can reach 20 feet in 5 years
  • Attractive tulip-shaped flowers high in the canopy
  • Excellent wildlife and nectar tree

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