Toxic Plant Pas connu comme étant toxique - Not toxic as per ASPCA.
Image of Liriodendron tulipifera
Source: Jean-Pol Grandmont

Plant Names

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Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Tree
Tulipier de Virginie

Synonyms

tulip-poplar
yellow-poplar
bois-jaune
tulipier
tulipier de la Virginie

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Vert Bloom Period: May - Jun
Hauteur max: 120,0 feet
Max Width: 60,0 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun Plus de 6 heures d'ensoleillement par jour
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Ne se propage pas de manière incontrôlable
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses: No landscape information available.
Ecological Benefits:
Hummingbird friendly Supports hummingbirds
Pollinator garden Supports pollinators
butterfly host Butterfly host
Tolerates:
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Acidic Soil Tolerant Tolerates acidic soil conditions
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Tulip Tree is one of North America's tallest native trees, producing distinctive tulip-shaped green and orange flowers in late spring. It grows best in deep, moist, fertile soil and makes an outstanding shade tree for large properties. It is an exceptional tree for wildlife. Flowers are highly attractive to native bees and honey bees, producing excellent nectar. It is fast-growing and requires plenty of space. It is best planted while young. It prefers consistent moisture and is not suitable for small gardens.

Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Liriodendron tulipifera
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Liriodendron tulipifera

Specialized Bees Supported by Liriodendron tulipifera

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

  • No complementary plants found.

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Magnoliaceae (Magnolia)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Couvrir très légèrement
  • Sow by December
  • Stratification duration: 120 days
  • Self-seeding
  • Notes: Soak for 24h.

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: October
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Seeds easily fall off when you gently pull them off
  • Harvesting:
    • Utiliser la main pour détacher de la tige principale
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: Six (6) seeds (eyeball)
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Not toxic as per ASPCA.