Tulip poplar is most often found in USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 4-9. For current distribution, please consult the Plant Profile page for this species on the PLANTS Web site.

The scented, tulip-like, greenish-yellow flowers appear in mid-spring but are not as ornamental as those of other flowering trees because they are far from view.

Tulip bulbs are planted in the fall, and the bulbs contain enough stored energy to bloom the following spring. However, if the bulbs don’t get the extended period of cold they need the following winter …

Tulip tree, yellow poplar and tulip poplar are all common names for this deciduous tree that is actually not a poplar at all but a member of the magnolia family. It is the tallest-growing tree species in the …

Tulip poplar thrives in deep, rich, well-drained but moist soil and full sun. It is sensitive to drought and may require summer irrigation to prevent early leaf abscission.

L I PA D I V I S I O N S Tulips are classified in divisions depending on. their shape and coloring. You can find most of the divisions in . he gardens at Tower Hill. Use the images and descriptions below to …

The tulip poplar is the tallest of North American hardwoods and can grow up to 150 feet high. The four-lobed, bright green leaves have a distinctive tulip shape and turn yellow in the fall.