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Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree

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Liriodendron tulipifera is more than just a tree - it's a towering spectacle that transforms any landscape into a living art piece. Known fondly as the Tulip Tree, its formidable heights regularly reach 70 to 90 feet, and when given perfect growing conditions, it basks in its glory by touching a breathtaking 150 feet. Its iconic, tulip-shaped blossoms, flushed with yellow-green and detailed with an attractive orange band at the base of each petal, become a showstopper from late spring to early summer. Every leaf is an individual masterpiece, uniquely lobed, that creates a soothing canopy of shade in the summer before coating the ground in vibrant hues of gold come autumn. The Tulip Tree thrives in full sun and adapts well to moderately watered, well-drained soils. With its impressive fast-growing nature, and hardiness, this spectacle of nature is more than just a tree, it's an epoch-defining presence. Experience the grandeur of the Tulip Tree, and inject a sense of breathtaking majesty into your landscape.

  • Size: Typically 70-90 feet tall; can potentially reach up to 150 feet
  • Flowers: Yellow-green, tulip-shaped flowers with an orange band at the base of each petal
  • Foliage: Uniquely lobed leaves that turn vibrant yellow in autumn
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Growth rate: Fast-growing hardwood
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