The tulip tree flower is 1.25-3.67″ in diameter and striking with three green outer septals and six inner petals which are yellow-green changing to orange at the base. The fruit is a cluster of samaras 1.5-3.5 inches long.
| Family | Magnolia |
|---|---|
| Season Bloom | Spring |
| Habitat | While often called a Tulip Poplar, it is in fact not a member of the Poplar family. One of the tallest and most beautiful hardwoods. It has large showy flowers and leaves. It is a favorite nesting tree for birds and humming birds attend its blossoms. Larval host of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and the Tuliptree Silkmoth. |
| Cycle | |
| Height | 150' |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are four lobed and resemble the shape of a tulip blossom. They are waxy and smooth and turn bright gold in autumn. |
| Soil Type | All Types |
| Light Source | All Types |
| Location | Woodland |
