Tulip Poplar Tree – Liriodendron tulipifera Bare Root Starter Tree, 12–24"

About This Plant

Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), also known as Tulip Tree or Yellow Poplar, is a fast-growing deciduous shade tree. Native to North America, it produces distinctive tulip-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers with orange markings. It is a member of the magnolia family and grows into a tall, canopy-forming tree with impressive mature height when planted in suitable landscapes.

What You Will Receive

1 live Tulip Poplar starter tree. Height is approximately 12–24 inches tall. Shipped bare root (no pot or foliage). Healthy, well-rooted tree with secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Tulip Poplar, Tulip Tree, Yellow Poplar
Botanical Name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: 70–100+ feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: No

Care Tip

Plant in a location with plenty of room for its mature size. Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage deep root development. Tulip Poplar grows best in fertile, well-drained soil.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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