Tulip trees are fall-foliage stars that get their name from the resemblance their flowers bear to the classic tulip flower. Tulip trees can be identified by the shape of their leaves: the concave shape of the tips of the leaves (or where you would expect a typical tip) makes the leaves look almost like someone took a bite out of them. Their leaves provide yellow to golden fall color.
Tulip-poplar Care
Liriodendron Tulipifera
What is the plant
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
max 9b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
As you get your tree started, water it regularly during dry, hot spells and keep an eye on its leaves.
Pruning
Take cuttings in the fall, selecting branches 18 inches or longer. Cut the branch just outside of the swollen area where it attaches to the tree.
Fertilizer
Newly planted trees respond well to fertilization. Granular, liquid, or stake type fertilizers are recommended. Older trees generally don't require fertilization.
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Sunlight
Grow tulip trees in full sun to partial sun
Soil
These trees prefer slightly acidic, well-drained, deep soil amended with plenty of compost.
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