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Tulip Poplar Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
LocationN39º28.877'
W088º24.809' |
Date PlantedMarch 19, 2004
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Special Note:
Once plentiful in their natural habitat in eastern American, tulip trees were favored by loggers for railroad ties and fence posts. George Washington planted these trees at Mount Vernon which are now 140 feet tall. Daniel Boone used the wood of this tree for his 60 foot dugout canoe.
This was the first tree planted in the arboretum by Mr. Ghere and Mrs. Brachbill.
It was planted in memory of Harriet, the mother of Dr. Marylin Lisowski.
Dr. Lisowski, a professor at Eastern Illinois University, was the inspiration and motivation behind our work to build and develop the arboretum for our students.
It was planted in memory of Harriet, the mother of Dr. Marylin Lisowski.
Dr. Lisowski, a professor at Eastern Illinois University, was the inspiration and motivation behind our work to build and develop the arboretum for our students.
Tree located at
Hawthorne Elementary School 2405 Champaign Avenue Mattoon, Illinois |
Tree DescriptionThis is a very tall tree with long, straight, clear trunk and a narrow pyramidal crown, becoming broader with age. Growing to a height of 80 to 150 feet with a diameter of 2 to 3 feet.
HabitatValleys and slopes with moist, well-drained soils; often in pure stands.
RangeEastern U.S. from Rhode Island over to Lake Michigan and southward to the Gulf Coast; native to eastern North America.
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Leaf DescriptionDecidious; alternate; simple; shiny dark above, paler below; 3 to 6 inches long and as wide; saddle-shaped, with long straight base and 4 (rarely 6) distinct, paired lobes; on a long stalk; glossy, bright green above, paler beneath; turning yellow in autumn.
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Bark DescriptionGrayish brown; becomes furrowed, "checkered" with age.
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Fruit DescriptionCone-like, light brown, with many overlapping single-winged nutlets; made up of several winged seeds; 2.5 to 3 inches long that are packed-together, pointed; maturing in fall and shedding.
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