Carol DM
I have two Tulip Poplar trees in my yard. I talked a little about them before. Funny, I had these trees a few years before noticing these tulip shaped blooms. Then the lightbulb went off on the name of the tree. The yellow blends so well with the green leaves I only noticed while up close to the tree.. There are seeds inside the blooms the birds really enjoy. Naute truly is amazing, I am always learning in my own backyard.
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The tulip poplar is also a quick-growing tree. A plus for the tulip poplar is that it tends to live longer than other fast-growing trees. It’s also a hardwood, which many fast-growing trees are not. I will write more later about this incredible tree.
365 Photos Challenge Day 180
You always make us happy with something new fun and beautiful. thanks
Thanks Elenka, have a great day my friend.
My father used to talk about the reality of reforestation. A fast growing tree still doesn’t replace existing trees for 10-15 years. Sorry, triggered the earth day response.
No need to apologize at all, I agree with you. These poplars have been growing for 12 years.
🙂 That response is deeply ingrained. Loved the article!
This is so beautiful! I am not sure whether I have seen it before.
Thanks Ellie, you would remember if you saw it I believe.
I wasn’t aware of any fast growing hardwoods- I thought the two were mutually exclusive
…”Naturally, the term “hardwood” refers to trees and shrubs that have dense, hard wood, but — more accurately — they are mainly flowering deciduous trees that have well-developed water transport systems and tightly packed fibrous cells. Hardwoods are used prevalently as building material and are of significant economic importance for their use in constructing furniture. In addition, many species display dramatic fall foliage, provide habitat for wildlife and make attractive landscaping plants. Whatever your purpose for growing hardwoods, several species have fast growth rates and are easy to care for. Silver Maple, Black Walnut and Empress tree are three examples.”
Now I know four. It just seems counter-intuitive… like you’d trade rate of growth for density, or vice-versa
I agree and did not know before the research.
Guess there are exceptions to the rule, eh? Which makes me suspect there are slow growing softwoods. Kinda useless in a lumber sense…
Yes there are always exceptions.
Lovely photo and very beautiful Great blooms.
Thank you as always Pamela.
It looks so wonderful.
Nothing is more fun than having the beauty around us. Beauty as its meaning, as well as a source of learning!
Thank you Albert, I had to continue this post as I hit submit instead of save. But it is ok to divide in equal parts.
I love these trees, beautiful color and flower.
Thank you Branka, they are one of my favorites as well.
Thank you there is more to come. 🙂
Wow, what a great bloom. I love these trees. Fabulous photo as always.
Thanks Kim, I have more photos and info but accidentally hit submit instead of save. 🙂
lol well nothing like a cover story? Post em now!
Yeah I should and I see typos uncorrected as well. 🙁