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Tulip Tree (Yellow Poplar)

Liriodendron tulipife

Photo by mary.gallo.m
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Description:

Tuliptree (Yellow Poplar)
The tulip poplar tree is the Tennessee state tree. A fast-growing tree with bright green leaves that resemble tulip flowers in profile and turn golden yellow in fall. Greenish-yellow flowers are carried high in the tree. Stems are aromatic. Likes full sun. Grows to 70' to 90', 40' spread.

Habitat:

In the forest at Pocomoke River State Park in Pocomoke City, Maryland.

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PublishedMay 29, 2014

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