Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
Family: Magnoliaceae
Tulip Tree grows in full sun and prefers deep, moist, well-drained loam. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Tulip Tree
Tulip Tree growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Deep, moist, well-drained loam with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Tulip Tree as 30-90 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 10-15 years.
Plant Overview
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is listed in the Magnoliaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0336
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Tulip Tree is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Deep, moist, well-drained loam. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Deep, moist, well-drained loam
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 10-15 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 10-15 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.