Image of Liriodendron tulipifera
Source: Jean-Pol Grandmont
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Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Tree
Tulipier de Virginie

Obsolete Names

tulip-poplar
yellow-poplar
bois-jaune
tulipier
tulipier de la Virginie
No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Bloom colour: Green Bloom period: May - Jun
Max Height: 120.0 feet
Max Width: 60.0 feet
Light condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
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: Perennial plants that will that come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Does not spread uncontrollably
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:

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: No

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Liriodendron tulipifera
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent
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Thrives in Ecozones

  • Mixed Wood Plains

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Liriodendron tulipifera

  • Complexe Papilio glaucus (Eastern Tiger Swallowtail)

Specialized Bees Supported by Liriodendron tulipifera

No bee data available for this plant.

Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.

Complementary Plants

  • No complementary plants found.

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Magnoliaceae (Magnolia)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
  • 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 mean: Use hand to detach from main stem
  • Seed viability test: No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: Six (6) seeds (eyeball)
  • Seed storage: Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
  • At least one 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.