Tuliptree
Tuliptree
Liriodendron tulipifera
$3.00per seedling
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Bulk pricing
Price per seedling based on total seedlings in your cart, across all species.
- 10–249 seedlings$3.00 / seedling
- 250–499 seedlings$2.50 / seedling
- 500–999 seedlings$2.00 / seedling
- 1,000–2,499 seedlings$1.75 / seedling
- 2,500–4,999 seedlings$1.50 / seedling
- 5,000+ seedlings$1.25 / seedling
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Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 70–90 ft tall · 35–50 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Fast — more than 2 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun)
- Soil
- — Average / moist
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Yard, shade & beauty · Pollinators
- Wildlife
- — Nectar-rich tulip flowers feed hummingbirds and honey bees; seeds feed cardinals and finches.
About this species
Tuliptree, also known as yellow poplar, is a striking native tree recognized for its tall, straight growth and uniquely shaped leaves that resemble a tulip or cat’s head. In late spring, it produces beautiful greenish-yellow flowers with orange centers, though these blooms often go unnoticed because they form high in the canopy. Tuliptree grows rapidly and thrives in deep, well-drained soils, making it a common species in forests, parks, and large landscapes across Ohio. Its light, durable wood is economically valuable, and its nectar-rich flowers support pollinators. With its stately form, distinctive foliage, and ecological importance, tuliptree remains a standout species in both natural and managed settings.
Planting notes
Fast and straight on deep, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Not a tree for droughty ridge tops.