Tulip tree.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Deciduous tree

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

70 to 90 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Deep, moist, well drained loam

pH du sol

Acidic to neutral

Température

-30 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 100 to 200 years

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

• 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

Hauteur

18 à 30m

Envergure

9 à 15m

Feuilles

green, yellow, deciduous

Fleurs

green, yellow, orange, 5 à 10cm

Fruits

brown, Autumn

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

Spring, Autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

• Gainier du Canada — 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.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Magnoliaceae

Genre

Liriodendron

Ordre

Magnoliales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Eastern North America

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, larval host plant

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, coléoptères, colibris

Utilisations

shade tree, timber, honey production

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.