Common Name
Tuliptree (green-yellow)
Scientific Name
Liriodendron tulipifera
Hardiness Zone
5a [-15 to -20]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Moderate
Salt
Intolerant
Shade
Intolerant
Air Pollution
Intolerant
Soil Volume
25
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Flower
Fruit
Fall Foliage
Wildlife
Form
Upright oval
Mature Height
90 feet
Crown Spread
50 feet
Limitations
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Reserve for large areas. Prune in winter. Develops scorch in poor, tight growing conditions. Yellow fall color.