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Tulip
Tree
Liriodendron |
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Description:
Liriodendron, the state tree of Tennessee and Indiana, is fairly easy to
grow as long as it's soils stays moist and acidic. Drought conditions may cause
premature defoliation. This tree serves as food for the tiger swallow tail (a yellow
and black butterfly)This plant is considered mostly allergy free.
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| Common Name: |
Tulip Tree, Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar |
| Botanical
Name: |
Liriodendron |
| Type: |
Deciduous Tree |
| Growth Rate: |
Average |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and wet soils but will
grow best in moist, well-drained soils with a pH of acidic to slightly alkaline.
Liriodendron is sensitive to ozone and air pollution. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun |
| Attributes: |
Pest tolerant, attracts birds &
butterflies, likes moist soils |
| Pests: |
Aphids, scale |
| Diseases: |
Canker, powdery mildew, sooty mold, verticillium wilt; (air
pollution) |
| Care: |
Fertilize with Holly-tone as recommended. Planting
Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Liriodendron
tulipifera
Tulip Tree
zones 4b-9a
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 Description: A large tree with yellow/green foliage turning
more yellow in fall. Noted for it's
tulip-like white and yellow flowers in late spring. Good planted in open spaces and
moist soils or the side of a pond. The seed produced on the Tulip Tree is a favorite
of the cardinal. |
| Bloom Color: |
White/yellow (very showy) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Greenish yellow; yellow fall color |
| Height: |
50-80' |
| Spread: |
45-60' |
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