Tulip Tree Seeds – Ornamental Shade Tree

Tulip Tree Seeds grow into beautiful and stately deciduous trees known for their tulip-shaped blooms and lush green foliage. Native to North America, the Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is prized for its elegant shape and fast growth, making it an ideal choice for landscaping, parks, and large gardens. In late spring to early summer, the tree produces unique greenish-yellow flowers with orange centers that attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. It also provides excellent shade and striking fall color, making it a year-round ornamental favorite.

Features:

• Grows into a tall, fast-growing shade tree with a straight trunk and symmetrical crown.

• Produces beautiful tulip-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer.

• Foliage turns brilliant golden-yellow in autumn.

• Low maintenance and adaptable to a range of soil types.

• Ideal for large gardens, landscapes, and open spaces.

• Attracts pollinators and provides excellent habitat for wildlife.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Liriodendron tulipifera

• Common Name (US): Tulip Tree or Yellow Poplar

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shade tree

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Height: Up to 70–90 feet tall when mature

• Spread: 30–50 feet

• Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer (May to June)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Watering: Moderate; regular watering during dry periods

• Germination Time: 30–90 days depending on conditions

• Sowing Season:

  • Zones 4–5: Start indoors in late winter or sow outdoors in spring (April–May)

  • Zones 6–7: Sow outdoors in early spring (March–April)

  • Zones 8–9: Sow in late winter to early spring (February–March)

• Lifespan: Long-lived (can live 200+ years under optimal conditions)