6 TULIP POPLAR- TN STATE TREE Let’s Talk Trash! SEPT/OCT 2018 ©2018 The Keenan Group, Inc
In 1947 the tulip poplar was designated as the official state tree of Tennessee. The General Assembly (see page 14 for more information) act stated that it was chosen “because it grows from one end of the state to the other” and “was extensively used by the pioneers of the state to construct houses, barns, and other necessary farm buildings.” The tulip poplar is also known as the tulip tree or the yellow poplar. It is a hardwood tree that’s native to most of the eastern United States. It is not a true poplar tree but instead is a member of the magnolia tree family. In some regions of the United States, tulip poplars can reach heights of 160 feet and higher. There have been records of tulip poplar trees reaching heights of up to 190 feet. Yet most of them will, on average, reach heights of 70 to 100 feet. 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. The trees flourish best in low shade/full sun with well-drained soil. Young tulip poplars are vulnerable to damage from vines of wild grapes. The vines can weigh the tree down. They can also decrease the amount of sunlight that reaches the young tulip poplars. Poison ivy and other vines pose the same threat to damaging the tree. The flowers of a tulip poplar tree tend to show in the spring in southern regions of the United States. While, in more northern regions, they bloom later in spring in June. The trees begin to show their first blooms when the tree is within ten to fifteen years of its age. The colors of the tree’s flowers can be pale green or yellow. The coloring may be dependent on the temperature of the region and many other factors. There have also been occurrences of the flowers on a tulip poplar tree being white in color. This is a rare occurrence though and is not uniform across the tree’s blooms. The flowers also have an orange colored segment. The appearance of the flowers is where the tree gets its name since their petals resemble tulips. The amount of nectar produced can be around a tablespoon per flower, and it is why the tree is popular with beekeepers. The nectar is also popular because it also contributes to the rich and strong flavor of poplar honey. https://owlcation.com/stem/Tulip-Poplar-Tree-Facts-Uses-and-Planting-Tips
Deforming - if the trash is next to the plant - it can’t grow equally to all directions it intended; Possibly poisoning - depending on the trash - half-empty chemical bottles might leak, too much unbalanced fertilizers are not good either; Deadly - nobody wishes to tend plants, that are next to litter, so if the water is lacking and the sun is hot, it will just dry out. What Effect does litter (trash) have on plant growth?
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