Zone Compatibility

Height 70' - 90'
Spread 40'
Tree Form Modified Leader grows at fast rate of 24" per year
USDA Zone 4 - 9
Blooms May - June
Drops Fruit or Nuts Seed Pods
Soil The tulip poplar grows well in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils. It prefers normal moisture but can tolerate drought in humid regions.
Soil pH 5.5 - 7.0
Light requirements Full Sun

Tulip Poplar Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

Price range: $29.95 through $89.95

Your order will ship UPS Ground directly to you. Trees ship within 7-14 days unless specified or special requested. "Pre order" trees and bare root trees ship starting February according to your USDA Zone. Some "Pre order" 3-Gallon containers will ship starting Summer 2026 as specified in Product Description.

Zone Compatibility

Height 70' - 90'
Spread 40'
Tree Form Modified Leader grows at fast rate of 24" per year
USDA Zone 4 - 9
Blooms May - June
Drops Fruit or Nuts Seed Pods
Soil The tulip poplar grows well in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils. It prefers normal moisture but can tolerate drought in humid regions.
Soil pH 5.5 - 7.0
Light requirements Full Sun

We accept orders year-round.

Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date.

 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.


The Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), also known as Yellow Poplar or Tuliptree, is a towering native hardwood tree prized for its rapid growth, straight form, and exceptional value to pollinators and wildlife. In late spring, Tulip Poplar produces distinctive tulip-shaped greenish-yellow flowers rich in nectar—an essential food source for hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators during peak bloom.

As summer progresses, the tree sets winged seeds that mature in late summer and persist into winter, providing a dependable food source for a wide range of wildlife. Deer, finches, cardinals, quail, mice, red and gray squirrels, and rabbits all rely on Tulip Poplar for seasonal nutrition, while its massive canopy offers shelter and nesting habitat. With its tall, stately habit and broad leaves, Tulip Poplar also delivers excellent shade, wind protection, and landscape presence on large properties, food plots, and restoration sites.

Highly adaptable and long-lived, the Tulip Poplar Tree thrives across much of the eastern United States, making it a cornerstone species for habitat improvement, native landscapes, and ecological restoration. For land stewards seeking a fast-growing native tree that supports pollinators, birds, mammals, and deer, Tulip Poplar stands among the most valuable trees you can plant.

Height 70' - 90'
Spread 40'
Tree Form Modified Leader grows at fast rate of 24" per year
USDA Zone 4 - 9
Blooms May - June
Drops Fruit or Nuts Seed Pods
Soil The tulip poplar grows well in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils. It prefers normal moisture but can tolerate drought in humid regions.
Soil pH 5.5 - 7.0
Light requirements Full Sun

Spacing 30 - 40'
Pruning Light annual pruning as needed.
Fertilization Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts.
Watering Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center.

At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting. 

 

For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.

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