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Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera · Magnoliaceae
How it looks
Tulip Poplar is a deciduous tree distinguished by its highly distinctive four-lobed leaves (shaped like a tulip flower) and the large, yellow-green, cup-shaped flowers that bloom at the branch tips in spring. The leaves turn yellow in fall. It grows 66-131 ft (20-40 m) tall as a large street tree.
Tulip Poplar is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Liriodendron tulipifera
- Common name
- Tulip Poplar
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
