Deciduous Tree – Tulip Tree

Tulip Tree 

Botanical name: liriodendron tulipifera 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 80-100 ft in height with a 30-50 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9 

Growth rate: grows 2-5 ft per year 

Foliage color: green, yellow, orange, red, brown 

Flower color: yellow, orange 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: prune during the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: focal point, pollinator garden, border/privacy 

Special features: attracts pollinators, disease resistant, deer resistant, cold-hardy, heat tolerant 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam, clay 

Companion plants: spirea, azaleas, goldenrod 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no