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What is a tulip tree?

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Liriodendron / ˌ l aɪ r i ə ˈ d ɛ n d r ən, ˌ l ɪr-, -i oʊ-/ is a genus of two species of characteristically large deciduous trees in the magnolia family (Magnoliaceae). These trees are widely known by the common name tulip tree or tuliptree for their large flowers superficially resembling tulips. read more

The tulip poplar tree is not a poplar tree and not related to tulip flowers but is actually a member of the Magnolia family. The plant isn’t suitable for every landscape, as it can exceed 120 feet in height, but it is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to 9. read more

Tulip trees can be identified by the shape of their leaves: the concavity at the tips of the leaves (or where one would expect a typical tip) suggests that someone came along and took a bite out of them. read more

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