An uncommon tree in our area, let's check in with the tulip poplar....
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the tulip poplars in the arboretum came from Jack Price. We are right
on the edge of the natural growth zone for this species; it grows better
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In this photo, we see our youngest tulip poplar, a volunteer that germinated downhill from the trees donated by Price. This young tree needs to be staked―it is competing for sunlight, slightly leaning to the north, away from the nearby swamp dogwood (Cornus foemina).
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What a bizarre shovel-shaped leaf.
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Quite starkly yellow-and green, these have a certain charm.
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It almost looks like someone took a bite out of these.
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Or have a pair of scissors been at work?
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