With a strongly upright trunk and oval canopy, this stately native tree is fast-growing, adding about 2' per year. Reaching 70' x 40', tulip poplar is best planted where it has adequate space to grow like parks, campuses, and large lawns.

The glossy, dark green leaves grow 4-8" long and wide, turning bright yellow in fall. Bright yellow and orange, 2" wide, cup-shaped flowers are very showy but difficult to see in these tall trees.

The large flowers attract pollinators and provide nectar. The tree provides nesting sites for birds as well as shade and cooling. Seed that drops to the ground is eaten by ground-feeding birds and other wildlife.

• Large, deciduous, shade tree
• Upright, oval habit
• Cup-shaped flowers in spring

• Category: Tree, Native
• Hardiness Zone: 4-9
• Height: 40-70 ft
• Spread: 30-40 ft
• Bloom Color: Orange, Yellow
• Foliage Color: Green