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  • Exposure
    Sun or Shade
  • Height At Maturity
    Over 25 Feet
  • Planting Zones
    4-9
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    Bare-root
  • Ships
    Mid November
  • Usage
    Vibrant Foliage

Tulip Poplar Trees

Sale price$89.99

Size 1-2'
Quantity 25 Trees
Ship My Plants Fall 2024 (End of October)

Customer Reviews

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Elliot Wilson
Tulip Poplar Tree

Such an amazing yellow tree that stands in a yard during fall. A must have even just in small garden area.

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Knight
Beautiful

I have beautiful yellow blooms in the spring and they are very fast growing 100% satisfied with my tree

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Deborah Corlew
Lot of Tulip Poplars

We ordered a large order of Tulip Poplar trees. We had great luck with most of them emerging quickly. A few took longer, but by fall had a few leaves. There were a few that did not emerge, but the company stood behind their trees & fulfilling their guarantee. We cannot wait to see how these all do next summer~! They will be tall enough for us to see across our lake when they turn colorful in the fall.

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Cindy Hawk
Tulip Poplar Tree

This is a wonderful addition to our yard. Looks great where I planted it.

The Tulip Tree enjoys a close kinship with the Magnolia family, and its fantastic spring blooms make it a highly sought-after ornamental asset. It often matures to 70-90 feet with a broad 30- to 50-foot spread. They can reach heights of 120 or taller. Its immense size and ability to deliver abundant shade task property owners by giving it plenty of space.

Tulip Poplar Trees Lovely Fragrance

In spring, it is covered with yellow, orange, and green flowers and ranks among the largest fragrance varieties. Its stems and blooms give off a lovely aromatic scent that enhances the surrounding landscape. It remains an essential source for wildlife. White-tailed deer, rabbits, birds, and squirrels benefit from its leaves, stems, and seeds. The nectar produced by the spring blooms also attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Tulip Poplar Trees Foliage

Its leaves typically reach 3-6 inches, and the canopy grows oval. Its fall foliage remains a reliable golden-yellow, although it also offers colorful seeds during the summer months.

Planting Tulip Poplar Trees

Because it ranks among the largest, fast-growing native ornamentals in North America, property owners typically need abundant space to maximize its benefits. Some landscapes feature it as a standalone asset away from buildings. This use allows property owners to enjoy the prominent shade, aromatic scents, and hummingbirds it attracts while relaxing under it. These are other items to consider when including it in a landscape.

  • Light: It prefers at least 6 hours of full sun daily but can succeed in areas with at least 4 hours of sunlight daily.
  • Soil: They thrive in moist, well-drained, acidic soil conditions. They can tolerate alkaline soils and prefer spring plantings to fall. It usually requires consistent moisture; its leaves will pale yellow in arid conditions.
  • Hardiness: It thrives in Zones 4-9, and property owners would be wise to monitor pests such as aphids. Canker and verticillium wilt can also present health issues.

 

Tulip Poplar Trees Maintenance

 

Maintaining it does not require a Herculean effort. They thrive with early spring fertilizing and casual monitoring for pests and potential blight. Because they increase, it’s essential to prune weak or dead branches as needed. Remember that they require moisture, so consistently water them during a drought.

It delivers that “wow factor” to residential properties and has been widely integrated into recreational spaces. If you consider adding it to your property, our TN nursery enjoys a complete inventory ready to plant.