SCIENTIFIC NAME: Liriodendron tulipifera 'Arnold'/'Fastigiata'

COMMON NAME: Arnold Tulip Tree

GARDEN SIZE: 60 to 65 feet tall x 13 to 20 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Full sun, tolerates part shade

WATER & SOIL: Medium water needs; best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained loams. Tolerates clay soil, wet soil, and black walnut.

HABIT (FORM): Upright, fastigiate (columnar) form

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; known for good fall color

FLOWERS: Yellow; intriguing flowers typically high up in the branches and often hidden by leaves

PLANT ORIGIN: Eastern North America

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for local butterflies and moths.

FERTILIZING: May apply organic compost in the spring.

PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. If shaping is desired, birch may be trimmed during dormancy.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to pets.

USES: Shade tree, Specimen