The Arnold Yellow Tulip Poplar, also known as Liriodendron tulipifera 'Arnold Yellow', is a cultivar of the Tulip Poplar tree. It is known for its beautiful yellow flowers that resemble tulips, hence the name.
The Arnold Yellow Tulip Poplar is a fast-growing deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 80 feet or more. It has a pyramidal shape when young, but as it matures, it develops a more rounded crown. The leaves are bright green and have a unique shape, resembling tulip flowers.
This tree prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is relatively low-maintenance and can adapt to a variety of soil types. The Arnold Yellow Tulip Poplar is also known for its resistance to diseases and pests.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Eastern N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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40' - 50'
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Spread:
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10’ - 15'
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Spacing:
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12'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Yellow
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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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: Penarc, Liriodendron tupulifera 02, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Famartin, 2021-05-11 11 52 57 Tulip Tree flowers along Hidden Meadow Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Famartin, 2017-11-10 15 51 51 Tulip Tree during late autumn within Hosepen Run Stream Valley Park in Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' Tulipanowiec amerykański 2021-10-02 02, CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' Tulipanowiec amerykański 2021-10-02 03, CC BY-SA 4.0
