Tulip Poplar, Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Oct 28, 2002

Leaves and seed 'cones' in October.

Common name: Tulip Poplar, Tulip Tree
Family: Magnoliaceae
Genus: Liriodendron
Species tulipifera

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/1031/

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Dec 12, 2002

We have a lot of these here in Western NC. When the tree gets really large, a lot of people call them yellow poplar. The blooms are almost garish, but I like them.

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Dec 12, 2002

These leaves and seeds came from a tree in the park behind my house. That's a big one. I love the shape of the leaves

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Dec 14, 2002

philomel, there are a lot of leaves, dipped in a gold wash and sold as jewelry now, and I saw a tulip poplar leaf like that today! Beautiful!

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Dec 14, 2002

Sounds lovely - but large!?

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Dec 14, 2002

well, i guess they get them at various stages of growth. I have seen Maple leaves done like this the most and they can be quite tiny to the size of my hand..

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Dec 14, 2002

Yes, that must be it. I should imagine they're very attractive

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oberfeldwebel Dallas, TX Sep 18, 2007

Glad I found this site...and your pic. My mom has a tulip poplar grow up in her back yard. I love the flowers and the form of the leaves - very different. Unfortunately it grew alittle too close to the house and she's going to have to cut it. I talked her into letting me collect some seeds from it before she does. Thanks to your pic I now know what I'm looking for when it's time to collect seed. I've searched elsewhere with google and found that these trees can in fact be 'bonsai-ed'.

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Sep 18, 2007

So glad the pic is useful to you :)
Yes, they are very beautiful trees. I didn't know they can be bonsaied. Will your mum's tree go completely or be pollarded?

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