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Liriodendron tulipifera
Choose Tuliptree for a large, moist property where you want a fast native shade tree with strong presence; the tradeoff is size—it needs real space and is a poor fit near houses, wires, patios, or tight lots.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | Tuliptree becomes a major canopy tree with distinctive leaves and a clean, upright shape when given enough room. |
| Growth Rate | A | It grows quickly for a long-lived shade tree, especially in steady moisture. |
| Maintenance | B- | Plan on leaf cleanup, watering during establishment, and careful placement so its mature size does not become a problem. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this tree alone, though young plants can be browsed or rubbed where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | F | This is not a small-yard tree and should not be squeezed into narrow planting strips or close foundations. |
| Screening Value | C | It provides summer canopy cover, but it is not dense enough or low-branched enough to use as a privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Tuliptree only when the planting site is generous and moisture is reliable. If the space is borderline, choose a smaller shade tree now rather than correcting the mistake later.
| Mature Height | 60–90 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 30–50 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9b |
| Spacing | 30–40 ft |
| Sun | Full sun; tolerates part shade |
| Moisture | Medium moisture; moist, well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal to broad conical |
Sometimes, but the flowers are often high in the canopy, so do not buy it mainly for bloom display.
No, give it open space away from roofs, foundations, driveways, and overhead lines.
Not well; it performs best where soil stays evenly moist but drains.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21123
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
