Liriodendron tulipifera
Tuliptree, Tulip Magnolia, Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar, Whitewood
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
23 - 30m
Width:
9 - 15m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Sensitive
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Sensitive
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Residential, Wide Median
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
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Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Uncommon issues include verticillium wilt, canker and aphids.
Management Notes
Soft bark is sensitive to mechanical injury
Cultivars
Arnold, Aureomarginatum, Emerald City (JFS-Oz), Fastigiata, Little Volunteer