Tulip Poplar
(Liriodendron tulipifera)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree
Height: 70 - 90 ft
Spread: 30 - 50 ft
Flower Color: Yellow / Orange ring
Flower Time: Late Spring (May - Jun)
Fruit Type: Samara
Fruit Color: Brown / Tan
Autumn Color: Yellow / Gold
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Low / Medium
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Yellow Poplar / Tulip Tree
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Tulip Poplar flowers produce pollen and nectar which attract a variety of pollinators, as well as hummingbirds. The seeds are a food source for several birds as well as small mammals. Trees create nesting sites along with cover for birds and mammals. It is a larval host for 21 species of moths and butterflies including the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
