Carol DM
Sharing a tulip poplar bloom from one of my backyard trees. I have two tulip poplars. When I first got them I had no idea they would bloom. And when I saw the tulip shaped blooms I realized where the name of the tree originated.
The birds enjoy the seeds inside blooms. And this tree is the tallest North American hardwood tree.
Interesting trivia I learned about this tree:
Early settlers called the tulip tree “canoe wood” and harvested it for ships, paper mills and construction.
Fossils of the tulip tree show that it once circumscribed the northern hemisphere, growing in Europe and Asia in prehistoric ages. Native Americans used the tulip tree to treat infections, and early
European explorers were astounded by the height. Botanists sent collected trees back to Europe, where the climate agreed with the tulip poplar. It is now the most popular American tree in European gardens.
I always enjoy learning about what is around me. Birds, flowers and trees. Nature has so much to offer us to learn about. These two trees shade most of my backyard.
Photo ©CarolDM2019
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Familiar with the Tulip Poplar tree?
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This looks amazing as a tree, wonderful photo. I never heard of the Tulip poplar tree until now…
Thanks for this text! I like exploring nature with you 🙂
You are so welcome I enjoy sharing nature from my backyard.
All that we see, spread before us, is a story. If we listen to the sounds we can hear the story.
Such true inspirational words Doc. Life is all about the moments and the stories. Thanks I needed these words.
Sometimes we just have to stop and smile right?
The first time I hear about a poplar tulip..I haven’t seen it yet, dear Carol
The tulip poplar tree is common in the US. I will post pics later of the entire tree.
No such trees here. Seems just an ornamental tree.
It grows taller than any other tree in my yard. Over 60 feet.
We have tulip trees in our yard; but I’ve never heard of the tulip poplar.
So there are other tulip trees? I wasn’t aware of that, how interesting.
guessing it is a light wood that has a lot of bend
Actually it is a hardwood tree.
It’s a beautiful tree. I see it for the first time.
Thank you. I will have to post more of the entire tree.
Both trees in the backyard have grown taller than I ever expected. Lots of shade.
Yes I am very much familiar with Tulip Poplar tree
That is so good to hear!