Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera · Magnoliaceae (Magnolia family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Truncate or broadly notched apex with 4 lobes forming a distinctive saddle shape
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a long, slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent primary and secondary veins
Key Features
The distinctive four-lobed, square-cut or truncate leaf apex and long petiole
Description
A large, fast-growing deciduous tree featuring deeply furrowed gray bark and upright cup-shaped greenish-yellow flowers with orange bands. Foliage turns a brilliant golden yellow in autumn.
Habitat
Deep, rich, moist soils in mixed deciduous forests and bottomlands under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern North America, widely planted in temperate urban landscapes globally
Identified on 10/18/2026