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Purchase trees from a local nursery and plant between spring and early fall. Tulip trees do best in a sunny spot that has ...
A new study suggests that there is a third type of wood—known as “midwood”—that could explain the nanoscale architecture of the tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera).
Tulip trees have been around for millions of years, but a new analysis of their structure has revealed a previously unknown type of wood. The finding could explain why the trees are great at ...
Tulip trees were long renowned for their carbon storage. Their unique wood may be responsible.
Scientists who were assessing the structure of different types of wood at the microscopic level have discovered a totally new type of wood. This wood is part of tulip trees, which are relatives of ...
This tree has many common names, including yellow poplar, blue poplar, tulip poplar, tulip tree and yellowwood. Like most gardeners today, Jefferson called it the tulip poplar.
In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee teaches you about the state tree of Indiana, the tulip tree. It is also known as the tulip poplar or yellow poplar, although it ...
The tulip tree is a close relative of the magnolias, but its wood does not fit neatly into the softwood or hardwood categories.
Tulip trees were long renowned for their carbon storage. Their unique wood may be responsible.