Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
Large, stately, deciduous hardwood trees of eastern North America, WNC native. Attractive green foliage turns gold yellow in fall. Beautiful tulip-shaped flowers. Fast growing. Wonderful shade or lawn trees. Can live 200+ years.
To see just how majestic and incredible these trees can become in time, be sure to visit Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, which is a rare sliver of old growth forest containing 400+ year old Tulip Poplars.
Zones 4-9.
40+’T x 20’W.