Plant
American Tuliptree
Liriodendron tulipiferaAlso known as Tulip Tree, Yellow Poplar, Tulip Poplar
American tuliptree is a towering deciduous tree with distinctive four-lobed leaves that appear squared off at the tip. Mature trees bear greenish-yellow cup-shaped flowers high in the canopy and develop straight trunks with furrowed bark.
canopy treefour-lobed leafdeciduous
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyProduces energy through photosynthesis and draws water and minerals through deep woody roots
Predators
- tuliptree scale
- caterpillars
- deer
ThreatsForest clearing, drought, severe storms, soil compaction, and browsing of young trees
HabitatsMoist coves, rich deciduous forests, lower slopes, and well-drained stream valleys
Life spanOften two hundred years or more, with exceptional trees living considerably longer
Classification
- OrderMagnoliales
- FamilyMagnoliaceae
- GenusLiriodendron
- SpeciesLiriodendron tulipifera
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Large branches can fall during storms; admire mature crowns from clear ground.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for flat-topped four-lobed leaves and pale tulip-shaped flowers.
- Observe: Search fallen leaves beneath tall straight trunks when flowers are out of reach.
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