BasqueStore - Tulip Tree ( liriodendrontulipifera), flowering-plant

Tulip Tree ( liriodendron tulipifera)You are buying 1 Tulip tree in a 1 qt. pot 8-12"" tall. You can argue about whether the "Tulips" is the outline of its leaves or its cup-shaped flowers. Both undoubtedly contributed to the name given to this tree by early settlers. The tulip tree is still beloved for its beauty today, serving as the state tree of Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. Its foliage provides vibrant yellow color in fall and is just stunning. The spring flowers provide nectar for ruby-throated hummingbirds. Tulip tree seeds mature in summer and last into winter, providing food for both birds and mammals. These grow to heights of 70-90' in height and a spread of 40' at maturity, grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year. Grows in full needs at least 6 hours of unfiltered sunlight per day. Prefers normal moisture but can tolerate drought in HUMID regions. Hardy in zones 4-9. We do not ship to ARIZONA. California orders will be shipped bare root.