Ottawa Conservation District
16731 Ferris Street
Grand Haven, MI 49417
616.846.8770 ext. 5 phone
616.842.2820 fax
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
www.ottawacd.org
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Tree Descriptions

Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Height: 70-90’
Width: 35-50’
Growth Rate: medium to fast
Soil: sand, loam
Moisture: wet, moist
Shade Tolerance:  sun
Bloom Time: May-June
Flower Color: yellow-green
Uses: wildlife, windbreak
Spacing: minimum 15’ x 15’
Habitat: Full sun, sandy or loam soils, average to moist. Sensitive to salt spray, soil compaction, heat, drought, and frost.
Notes: Sensitive to frost damage and salt, juglone tolerant.

Southern species that reaches its northern limit in southern Michigan. Tulip poplar has large, showy, tulipshaped flowers in the spring and a yellow fall color. It is native to Michigan and should be planted where there is a lot of room for roots. Great lawn or park tree.