Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Tuliptree
Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree form
Tuliptree form
 
Features
Unusual leaves shaped somewhat like a stylized tulip and which turn a clear yellow in autumn; orange tulip-like flowers in spring; very straight trunk with light gray bark. 
 
Culture
Full sun; needs a soil that has a consistent supply of moisture; prefers slightly acid soil, but is somewhat pH adaptable. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
75-100 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Oval with a narrow crown 
 
Native To:
United States 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Aphids, scale, Verticillium wilt, leaf spots and powdery mildew. This tree suffers from leaf yellowing (a physiological disorder) when planted in dry sites; best to avoid street plantings unless a large soil mass is available to provide adequate moisture.
 
Additional Notes

 

 
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