Tulip Tree Live Plant Liriodendron tulipifera — 6" Tall in 4" Pot • Fast-Growing Shade Tree

About This Plant

The Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is a fast-growing, deciduous flowering shade tree known for its distinctive tulip-shaped flowers, broad canopy, and vibrant yellow fall color. This is a young, well-rooted live starter tree in a 4-inch nursery pot, approximately 6 inches tall.

What You Will Receive

1 live Tulip Tree plant, botanical name Liriodendron tulipifera, approximately 6 inches tall, shipped rooted in a 4-inch nursery pot. This is a healthy starter tree suitable for landscaping and eventual shade canopy development.

Growing Information

Common Name: Tulip Tree / Tulip Poplar
Botanical Name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shade tree
Growth Stage: Young well-rooted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Deep, fertile, well-draining soil with consistent moisture
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 70–90 feet under favorable conditions
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes while young; best planted in the landscape as it matures

Care Tips

Choose a spacious planting location with plenty of sunlight and room for future canopy development. Keep the soil consistently moist during establishment, but avoid prolonged waterlogging. Mulch around the root zone. Plan for a large mature size, placing away from buildings, utility lines, and other structures.

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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