Tulip tree- a history

We have 3 of these amazing trees on our walk path. 🍃🍂

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Spring

Summer

Fall

The tulip tree's history includes its origins in eastern North America, its use by Native Americans, and its role in American history. 

Origins

• Fossils of tulip tree relatives date back to the Upper Cretaceous period, about 70–100 million years ago. 

• The tulip tree is native to eastern North America, from southern Ontario to central Florida and Louisiana. 

• The Chinese Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Chinense) is another variety of tulip tree that survived to modern times. 

Use by Native Americans 

• Native Americans used the inner bark of the tulip tree for medicinal purposes.

Role in American history 

• The tulip tree is a symbol of liberty and democracy in the United States.

Other facts

• The tulip tree is a member of the Magnolia family, not the poplar family. 

• The tulip tree's leaves turn golden yellow in the fall. 

• The tulip tree's flowers produce nectar, and a 20-year-old tree can produce up to 4 pounds. 

• The tulip tree is susceptible to pests like scale and aphids, and diseases like verticillium wilt and powdery mildew. 

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