Tulip tree.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Deciduous tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

70 to 90 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant this tree in a spot with deep, moist soil to keep it happy. Watch for yellowing leaves during dry spells, as it really dislikes drought. Keep an eye out for aphids or scale insects that might settle on the foliage.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially while the tree is getting established.

Abonado

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer once in early spring before new growth starts.

Poda

Prune during the dormant winter months to remove dead or crossing branches.

Trasplante

This tree is best suited for the ground, but if kept in a container, move it to a larger pot every few years.

Suelo

Deep, moist, well drained loam

pH del suelo

Acidic to neutral

Temperatura

-30 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 100 to 200 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non toxic, but ingestion of large amounts of bark or leaves is not recommended.

Niños

The winged seeds can be a choking hazard if swallowed by small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause seasonal allergies for some people during the bloom period.

Comestibilidad

The bark and flowers are not considered edible and may cause stomach upset.

Cómo identificarla

• Distinctive four lobed tulip shaped leaves
• Large greenish yellow flowers with orange bands
• Straight tall trunk with furrowed bark
• Cone like fruit clusters persist in winter

Altura

18 a 30m

Anchura

9 a 15m

Hojas

green, yellow, deciduous

Flores

green, yellow, orange, 5 a 10cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Tulip tree scale — Small insects that suck sap from branches and cause honeydew buildup.
• Aphids — Tiny insects that cluster on leaves and secrete sticky honeydew.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Autumn

Cuidados en invierno

No special care is needed as it is fully hardy in its native range.

En maceta

It is not suitable for containers due to its massive size and deep root system.

Plant shade tolerant shrubs underneath to create a layered forest effect.

Buenas compañeras

• Árbol de Judas — It thrives in the dappled shade provided by the larger tulip tree.
• Flowering dogwood — These understory trees benefit from the protection of the tulip tree canopy.

Especies parecidas

• Magnolia grandiflora — Both are members of the Magnoliaceae family with similar flower structures.

Ciencia

Familia

Magnoliaceae

Género

Liriodendron

Orden

Magnoliales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern North America

Conservación

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

It thrives in deep, rich forest soils and is a pioneer species in disturbed areas.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, larval host plant

Polinizadores

abejas, escarabajos, colibríes

Usos

shade tree, timber, honey production

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

How fast does it grow?

It is a fast growing tree that can add several feet of height each year under good conditions.

Does it need a lot of water?

It prefers deep, moist, well drained soil and does not tolerate drought well.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Liriodendron comes from the Greek words for lily and tree, while tulipifera refers to the tulip like shape of the flowers.

Bueno saberlo

• The flowers are often hidden by the dense canopy.
• It is the state tree of Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
• The wood is often called yellow poplar.
• It grows very rapidly when young.