Liriodendron tulipifera
Very apical dominat tree as grow very columnar and is fas5t growing. Weak in strong winds, heavy wet snow and ice accumulation. In the magnolia family. Used for veneer in furniture manufacture.
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| Common Name | tulip-poplar or yellow poplar |
| Landscape Zone | LZ3 |
| Firewise Rating | Firewise (1) |
| Urban Use | Low |
| Invasive | No |
| Native | Yes |
| Utility Use | No |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | No |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 7 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil pH | Adaptable |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | Low |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | Low |
| Pest Resistance | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Form | Columnar |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 100.0 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 30 |
| Trunk Size | Single |
| Bark | Smooth |
| Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
| Leaf Persistance | Deciduous |
| Leaf Color | Green None |
| Leaf Type | Simple |
| Leaf Surface | Glabrous |
| Leaf Characteristics | Papery-thin |
