Tulip Tree
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About this Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera is a deciduous member of the family Magnoliaceae. One of the largest native trees of the eastern United States, in the wild it can grow to towering heights of 50m, with diameters of up to 3m, deep within the virgin cove forests of the Appalachian Mountains.
Liriodendron tulipifera is a magnificently shaped tree, with dense green foliage during the summer months, which transforms into a rich butter-yellow in autumn. Its ridged, grey bark creates a unique form, often described as violin-like. Although grown largely as an ornamental, it is also used as a honey plant. Bees feeding on it produce a dark honey which is mainly consumed as a table honey in the United States, and used in commercial baking. The soft, fine-grained wood of Liriodendron tulipifera is also used in the construction of house interiors, carriages and coffins.
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Overview
Scientific name
Liriodendron tulipifera
Status
Adopted
Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Location
E15 Map
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