1. Scientific Name- Liriodendron Tulipifera
This tree has 3 common names: 1.Yellow-Poplar 2.Tulip-Poplar 3.Tulip Tree
Blythe Drucker
Class 4

2. Overview Tall, straight trunk Upper branches create a rounded crown
In an open landscape has more upright, oval shape
Height: 40 to 100'
Width: 20 to 40‘’

3. Leaves Simple Alternate Deciduous 4-6 inches long 4 lobed
Resembles shape of tulip
Dark green above
Paler below

4. Flowers Appearing after leaves Yellow-Green Cup shaped
1 ½ - 2 inches long
6 petals
2 rows
Spirally arranged around central axis

5. Large cone like spiral of samaras 2 ½ -3 inches long
Fruit
Large cone like spiral of samaras
2 ½ -3 inches long
Each samara 1 ½ inches long

6. Habitat Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Site Requirements: Sun, moist, well drained soil
Near other deciduous trees
Located on perimeter of lake on campus

7. Bark and Wood Bark: Smooth and dark green on young stems Furrowed
Rough rounded ridges
Inner bark bitter
Very important
Wood:
Light yellow-dark brown heartwood
Used for plywood, furniture, interior finish, construction work
Valuable species for hardwood
Light and soft
Easily worked

8. Seasonal Aspects
Leaves turn yellow during the fall

9. Tree on Campus 4o feet tall 16 years old 17 inch circumference
Near lake, cabin, and entrance
Close to other deciduous trees

10. Art Connection Ballet Rehearsal Edgar Degas Winter Landscape
Hendrick Avercamp
By capturing scenes from an actual ballet rehearsal Degas made it possible to see what the set looked like . Trees and other forms of vegetation symbolize a mood in the ballet.
Hendrick used a tree to exemplify effects from the season. The barren tree shows that it is winter.

11. Works Cited
J. Preston, Jr., Richard. "Yellow Poplar." North American Trees Reprint. USA: The Iowa State University Press, Print.
"Yellow Poplar." What Tree is That?. Nebraska City, NE: Arbor Day Foundation, Print.
"Dendrology at Virginia Tech." VT Forest Biology and Dendrology. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct <
"Trees -- identification guide -- Discover Life." Discover Life. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct <