Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera
Magnoliaceae
Liriodendron tulipifera leaves
Liriodendron tulipifera bark
Liriodendron tulipifera form
Liriodendron tulipifera flower
Liriodendron tulipifera fall color MJP
A tall, straight-trunked tree with unique flowers. Sensitive to wounding, soil compaction, and low nutrient soil. Leaves will yellow in dry conditions.

Summary

Climate Tolerance
Very Good
Wildlife Benefits
Nectar/pollen source for bees, hummingbirds; seeds food source for songbirds, small mammals; Swallowtail butterfly host
Pollination Type
Pollinator
Plant Hardiness Zones
4 to 9
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
18
Bloom Time
Spring (Apr-Jun)
Shade/Sun Tolerance
Full Sun to Shade: Receives less than 2 to 6 or more hours of direct sunlight
Maximum Height
Large (75-100 ft)
Growth Rate
Rapid: 2 ft or greater per year
Soil Type
Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Silt: Medium sized particles. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Soil Moisture Tolerance
Moist: Soil can remain damp and does not normally retain standing water
Root - Fungal Association
Arbuscular mycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on inside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Low; yellow poplar weevil
Urban Stress Tolerance
Medium: Tree can adapt to a few urban conditions and will generally grow well
Drought Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed during periods of drought
Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Native Status
OH-Native: Species is native to Ohio
NatureServe G-rank
G5
Plant Community Type
  • Beech Mixed: Common
  • Oak Mixed: Frequent
  • Alluvial: Occasional
  • Red Maple Mixed: Occasional
  • Ruderal: Rare
Bloom Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
Form
Tree
Lifespan
Long: Greater than 250 years
Soil pH
Acidic (pH<6.8)
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU: Facultative Upland, usually occurs in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Sensitive: Intolerant to either aerial salt spray and/or salt present in soil
Native County Status
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern

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