One of the tallest trees native to North America, the Tulip Tree boasts an impressive display of massive yellow Spring flowers that place it right at home as a member of the Magnolia family. The impressive and numerous display of large tulip-shaped blossoms attracts pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies from miles around. Tulip Trees make magnificently shaped specimen trees and are highly recommended where large shade trees are desired. Nectar is produced in the orange part of the flowers and this species is a significant honey plant in the eastern United States, yielding a dark reddish, strong honey highly regarded by bakers. As an important part of the ecosystem and being favored for planting in both rural and urban areas, this is the official state tree of Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Tulip Trees reach a massive height of over 100 ft. with a spread of about 50 ft. and survive through temperatures down to minus 30° F.
