species 105,670 observations
American Tuliptree
Liriodendron tulipifera
Field notes
Supports All
92
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Tulip Tree Leaf Miner, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Promethea Silkmoth, Banded Tussock Moth
20
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Tulip Tree Leaf Spot Gall Midge, Red-headed Ash Borer, Ash and Privet Borer, Yellow Poplar Weevil
11
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Tuliptree Aphid, Northern Cardinal, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Two-Marked Treehopper
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Baltimore Oriole, Rufous-backed Cellophane Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Cape May Warbler
48
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat, False Mealworm Beetle, Contracted Darkling Beetle, Smooth Darkling Beetle
6
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Fire Rabbits Wet soil
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.