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| Identification |
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Genus
Liriodendron
Species
tulipifera
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
tuliptree
tulip magnolia
tulip poplar
whitewood
Family
MAGNOLIACEAE
Specimen number
S11539
Data source
HtZn p136;HumGrdn p59;Frgnt p124
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Liriodendron tulipifera has a good supply of nectar that hummingbirds feed on. Tuliptree (also known as tulip magnolia, tulip poplar or whitewood) has an attractive autumn display of leaves. The flowers of this plant have a mild sweet perfume. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
yes
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
golden yellow fall foliage
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Liriodendron tulipifera is considered to have originated from United States.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Liriodendron tulipifera is a woody perennial. Flowers: Tuliptree (locally known in some parts as tulip magnolia, tulip poplar or whitewood) has tulip-like flower that has six petals shaped into a cup. May is the usual month for flowering. The blossoms are most often a green cream color, with an accent in orange.
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