Liriodendron tulipifera American Tulip Tree Live Bare Root Plant 2-3 Ft for Zones 4-9

American Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) Overview

The American Tulip Tree, also known as the Tulip Poplar, is a fast-growing and majestic tree ideal for landscapes in USDA zones 4-9. This live bare root plant arrives at 2-3 feet tall, ready to establish in your garden or yard. It features distinctive tulip-shaped yellow-green flowers in late spring and vibrant green leaves that turn golden in the fall, offering a beautiful seasonal display.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Liriodendron tulipifera
• Common Names: American Tulip Tree, Tulip Poplar
• Plant Size: 2-3 feet tall, live bare root
• Flower Color: Yellow-green tulip-shaped blooms
• Foliage: Green leaves turning golden in fall
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing, reaching 70-90 feet at maturity
• Growth Habit: Tall, upright, pyramidal form
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun exposure
• Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture preferred
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soils including loamy and clay types
• Uses: Shade tree, ornamental focal point, wildlife attractant

Growing Information

The American Tulip Tree thrives best in full sun and well-drained fertile soil. It requires moderate watering with consistent moisture, especially during establishment. This tree is suitable for a variety of soil types, including loamy and clay soils. Its fast growth and tall stature make it an excellent choice for providing shade and enhancing wildlife habitats.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.