Tulip Poplar Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
Fast-growing shade tree
Produces tulip-like flowers
Attracts hummingbirds and bees
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Why Tulip Poplar Trees?
Imagine leaving for work one morning during spring: before you leave, you notice 3 to 4 small blooms on your tree. When you come home that evening, that same tree is covered in a blanket of richly-hued florals. With the Tulip Poplar, a dazzling production and fast growth are not only possible but expected.
You'll have the brightest tree in the neighborhood. And though it takes the blooms some time to develop (10 to 15 years), they're unmatched. Even better? During the summer, you'll have a fast-growing, well-formed green shade tree. When fall arrives, the Tulip's leaves turn to bright yellow for a dazzling show. So, our Tulip Poplar merges the best of both worlds.
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Even better, our Tulip Poplar is highly resistant to insects and diseases, making it a healthful pick that provides a lifetime of enjoyment. And since it's easy to grow, it thrives in nearly any area. It's highly adaptable to a variety of soils, even wet soil.
But the best part is that we've planted, grown, and nurtured your Tulip Poplar for months ahead of time, which means a healthy root system and developed branching for you. Now, your Tulip Poplar is an attractive front yard tree that will increase your home's value.
From climate to climate and no matter the temperature extremes, the Tulip Poplar wows because we've put in the extra work.
Plant your Tulip Poplar Tree and start looking forward to the change of seasons - instant beauty is just a click away!
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Product Details
| Mature Height: | 70 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 30-40 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate: | Fast Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Liriodendron tulipifera |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, HI |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 4-9 outdoors |
Growing Zones: 4-9 outdoors
(hardy down to -20℉)
Customer Reviews & Photos
Based on 310 reviews
A Backyard Superstar
We planted our tulip tree on September 24, 2022. At that time, it was a slender, 5-foot sapling, staked in our yard. Looking at it today, on July 11, 2026, it’s hard to believe it’s the same tree. It has transformed into a magnificent, thriving focal point of our landscape. Rapid Growth & Resilience The most impressive thing about this tree is its incredible growth rate. In less than four years, it has shot up from that 5-foot start to a height that now towers over my husband, who is over 6 feet tall! Even with its rapid upward climb, it has developed a remarkably strong and sturdy structure. This year, our area was hit by several heavy windstorms that left debris all over the neighborhood, but not a single branch of our tulip tree was broken. It’s proven to be surprisingly tough. Stunning Foliage Beyond its size and strength, the leaves are my favorite feature. This tree has a truly unique shape—soft, rounded edges that give them a gentle, almost stylized look, unlike the jagged points of a maple. They also grow quite large, creating a dense canopy of bright green that provides wonderful shade and rustles beautifully in the breeze. The visual impact of these unique, oversized leaves is something I never get tired of admiring. I am absolutely in love with this tree. Watching it grow from a small sapling into this resilient, beautiful giant has been one of the highlights of having a yard. If you are looking for a fast-growing shade tree with a unique personality, and you have the space for one, I cannot recommend a tulip tree highly enough.
Tulip Popular
Very healthy tree. Had already grown about three ft. this year.
Impressive
This thing got HUGE! Bought 2. One is so big and thriving other is not. I would recommend full sun as the one in partial sun is not growing like this one.
Went Well!
The tree arrived by Fed Ex and was in pretty good shape. I planted it the same day and after a week, it's starting to look like it feels at home with new growth. So, I think it adjusted! Now we'll see how fast it grows!
Beautiful
Wow! Tree grows FAST! I'm pleasantly surprised! I love the shape of the leaves. Can't wait until it gets huge!
