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Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

The Tulip Tree is named for its tulip-shaped flowers. It’s a tall tree that provides shade in the summer!

Habitat: Forests and parks

Appearance

The Tulip Tree has striking green leaves with four distinct lobes, often resembling a cat's head or a square top. Its cup-shaped, yellow-green flowers, often with an orange band, resemble tulips and bloom high in the canopy.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMagnolialesFamilyMagnoliaceaeGenusLiriodendron
Tulip Tree
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Tulip Tree

Category

Trees

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

118

Interesting facts

It is nicknamed "Yellow Poplar" but isn't actually a poplar tree at all!

Its beautiful, tulip-shaped flowers often bloom so high up they're hard to spot!

Native Americans used its strong, lightweight wood to craft dugout canoes.

The tree's unique leaves have a square-topped shape, unlike almost any other leaf!

Special abilities

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Tulip Tree has nectar-rich, tulip-shaped flowers that attract many pollinators, helping ensure successful seed production.

Ability

Skyward Growth

Tulip Tree can grow exceptionally tall, reaching for maximum sunlight above other trees in dense forest environments.

Ability

Wind-Powered Seeds

Tulip Tree produces winged seeds called samaras that spin like tiny helicopters, helping them travel far on the wind.

Measurements & details

Height
25-60 m
Canopy Spread
10-20 m
Edible
Yes
Trunk Diameter
60-300 cm
Lifespan
150-300 years
Fruit Type
Aggregate of samaras
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Type
Deciduous

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Tulip PoplarYellow Poplar

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Tulip Tree?

25-60 m

How wide does Tulip Tree spread?

10-20 m

Is Tulip Tree edible?

Yes

How big is Tulip Tree?

60-300 cm

How long does Tulip Tree live?

150-300 years

Where is Tulip Tree usually found?

Forests and parks

What kind of fruit does Tulip Tree produce?

Aggregate of samaras

How fast does Tulip Tree grow?

Fast

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