Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Little Volunteer’ ~ Little Volunteer Tulip Poplar

Little Volunteer Tulip Poplar is a fast-growing deciduous tree with a compact pyramidal crown and large, slightly glossed deep green leaves have a distinct shape and turn bright yellow in fall. Unusual chartreuse cup shaded tulip-like flowers mature to yellow with with orange center bands bloom at the top of the tree in late spring through summer. Following the flowers are soft brown wing-like seedpods. Best color in full sun and moist well-drained soil. Type: Tree Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 25' - 35' Spread: 15’ - 20' Spacing: 18' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Spring, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Watch for aphids and scale, as well as wild, mold, mildew or canker. Susceptible to limb breakage in heavy ice/snow or high winds. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Shade Garden, Privacy Screen. COMPANION PLANTS: Flowering Cherry, Chinese Pistachio, Cedar IMAGES: Plant Haven, Liriodendron ‘Little Volunteer’ *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.