Tulip-tree

While its common name is tulip poplar, it is not related to poplars--it is a member of the magnolia family. Source of the name probably comes from the nature of the light-colored wood.

Noted as a good honey plant.

Its range in Florida appears to be disjunct.  However, there is no reason to believe that this plant would cause issues if planted outside of that range.  It is said not to perform well to the south of its range.



Large shade tree.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Not particularly wind tolerant as a stand-alone specimen because of brittle wood and shallow root system.

Provides cover for birds and mammals.

Said to attract hummingbirds.

Mesic forests, 2nd bottom, upland hardwood forests.

• Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
• Larval host for eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
• Attracts bees.