Tulip trees, also known as Yellow poplars
Tulip trees thrive with regular watering and well-draining soil. Special care points include providing full sun exposure and protecting young trees from strong winds to prevent damage. Additionally, tulip trees prefer slightly acidic to neutral pH levels in soil for optimal growth.
Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 1-2 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Hardiness Zones |
4-9
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The tulip poplar is not a poplar at all but is a member of the magnolia family. It gets its name from the tulip-shaped flowers that are green and yellow. It is the tallest Eastern hardwood and was prized by Native Americans as a favorite tree to use to make dugout canoes.
This large, columnar tree gets its common name "Chinese tulip tree" from its nation of origin and the tulip-like appearance of its blossoms. Chinese tulip tree (Liriodendron chinense) has been cultivated as an ornamental tree worldwide; it even gained the Award of Garden Merit by the British Royal Horticultural Society.
The hybrid name of tulip poplar 'Aureomarginatum' means "gold-edged" and refers to the green-gold color that edges this tree's two-colored leaves. This distinctive color scheme is far more striking than the plain green leaves of the parent tree. Although it's not related to the tulip, this tree produces large, yellow, cup-shaped, tulip-like flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer.
'Fastigiatum' is a Latin word that means 'narrowing at the top' so you won't be surprised to learn that tulip poplar 'Fastigiatum' is a tall, erect tulip tree that tapers to a point. This shape differs from that of the more rounded and wide-spreading parent tree. This cultivar grows up 20 m, whereas the parent tree can reach 30 m.
Common issues for Tulip trees based on 10 million real cases
