Tulip Poplar Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
Fast-growing shade tree
Produces tulip-like flowers
Attracts hummingbirds and bees
Order now to unlock an extra 20% OFF with FAST20
-
- FREE Shipping on orders over $99
- Restocking soon
Select size
Limited time only—20% off EVERYTHING!
Add this item to cart and get 20% OFF on your order with code
| Discount level | Cart total |
|---|---|
20% OFF | No minimum |
25% OFF | $400–$599 |
| 30% OFF | $600 or more |
| Sale ends 8/10 at 11:59PM | |
Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $25.23 with 
Customers Also Viewed
Visual Interest in Spring and Fall
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.
Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better
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!
Full Planting & Care Instructions
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 314 reviews
The Tulip Poplar tree is beautiful .
The Tulip Poplar is beautiful and happily ensconced in our front yard. Hoping for years of enjoyment for us and all who pass by!
Tulip poplar
After a really rough shipping debacle, it appears to be ok, still hasn't put out any new shoots or leaves yet, but I'm hopeful. Thank you.
I'm happy with my tree, thanks!
Pretty good.
Gorgeous sapling.
The tree arrived in perfect health, bu two days after I planted it, we had a late hard frost and all the leaves fell off. But new leaves grew and the little tree is now gorgeous! It looks great in our front yard and I look forward to watching it grow.
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.
