Trees

Liriodendron tulipifera

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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zones 4–8

Discover the plant

Common nameTulip tree
FamilyMagnoliaceae
TypeTREE
Botanical nameLiriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera, often called the tulip tree, is a majestic and refined ornamental tree, admired for its slender and elegant crown and its unique spring tulip-shaped flowers in greenish-yellow and orange hues that attract pollinators and visually enrich flowerbeds, avenues, or large gardens. Its bright green foliage in season turns bright yellow in autumn, offering a continuous seasonal spectacle from spring to fall. Its pyramidal then rounded silhouette provides a structured presence ideal for focal points, specimen trees, or monumental alignments in residential or public landscaping. Very hardy and adaptable, this tree prefers sunny to partial shade exposure and fertile, deep, well-drained soil, where it thrives without particular requirements, combining aesthetics, performance, and ease of maintenance.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

-30°C

Watering

Moderate to regular

Soil type

Fertile, deep, and well-drained

Fertilization

Balanced spring salad

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

20–30 m (66–98 ft)

Width / spread

10–15 m (33–49 ft)

Flower color

Greenish yellow

Foliage color

Bright green → yellow (autumn)

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom period

Late spring – early summer

Fruiting

Edible samaras for birds

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Yes