Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Little Volunteer’ ~ Little Volunteer Tulip Poplar butterfly-garden Central US

Central US

Bellflower

Its rich deep green leaves turn dark yellow in fall

fertile acidic soils

Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Little Volunteer’ ~ Little Volunteer Tulip Poplar butterfly-garden Central USLittle Volunteer Tulip Poplar is a fast growing deciduous tree with a compact pyramidal crown and large, slightly glossed deep green leaves have a distinct shape and turn bright yellow in fall. Unusual chartreuse cup shaded tulip like flowers mature to yellow with with orange center bands bloom at the top of the tree in late spring through summer. Following the flowers are soft brown wing like seedpods. Best color in full sun and moist well drained