Tulip Poplar

As the fastest-growing native hardwood in North America, the Tulip Tree is perfect for homeowners who want a grand shade tree without waiting decades for it to mature. It gets its name from its uniquely shaped leaves and the spectacular, chartreuse-and-orange tulip-like flowers that hide among the high spring canopy. Early pioneers like Daniel Boone relied heavily on its perfectly straight, massive trunks to hollow out lightweight, durable dugout canoes, and today it continues to provide unmatched vertical drama and golden-yellow fall color.