Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera · Magnoliaceae (Magnolia family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Quadrilobed with a truncate or broadly notched apex
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a long petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Distinctive four-lobed silhouette with a flat, squared-off apex and a wide, truncate base
Description
A large deciduous canopy tree featuring furrowed grey-brown bark, showy tulip-shaped greenish-yellow flowers, and brilliant golden-yellow autumn foliage.
Habitat
Deep, rich, moist soils in mixed mesophytic hardwood forests
Native Range
Eastern North America, widely planted in temperate urban landscapes globally
Identified on 10/18/2026