Tulip Tree

Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Native in Eastern North America.

Tuliptree has been valued as an ornamental since 1663. The
flowers are also valuable nectar producers. The flowers from a 20-year-old tree produce enough nectar to yield 4 pounds (1.8 kg) of honey.

Tuliptree was used medicinally in the late 1800’s: a heart
stimulant was extracted from the inner bark of the root, and a tonic for treating rheumatism and dyspepsia was extracted from stem bark.

This is a favourite nesting tree for birds and the flowers attract hummingbirds. Special value to honey bees.

Tuliptree is shade intolerant.

Height: 60-90 ft

USDA zone 4
Comes as a 1-ft tall plant in a 3-gallon pot

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