Foliage
Bark
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Taxonomy
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Liriodendron |
| Species | tulipifera |
| Common Name | yellow-poplar, tulip-poplar |
| iTree Code | LITU |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: upright, pyramidal crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 90 feet |
| Spread | 50 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | 4-lobed with a rounded base, 3-8" wide, distinctive shape | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | gray and smooth or lightly textured when young; then gray/brown with closely interlacing furrows | ||
| Bud | terminal: green to red/brown, non-overlapping scales (valvate), looks-like duck bill, | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | slender or moderately stout, shiny green or red/brown for current year; then gray, distinct stipules and stipules scars | ||
| Flower | yellow/green petals (6), with orange interior, ~3" tall; male and female organs on the same flower (perfect) | ||
| Fruit | narrow, conical, aggregate of samaras (cone-like), starts green then brown, 3"long | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 4a | Min | 4.5 | Soil | Low |
| Max | 9b | Max | 6.5 | Spray | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | Low | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States |
| More Information | Visit External Site |