Tulip poplars are tall, fast-growing hardwood trees with straight trunks and broad canopies. They provide nectar for pollinators, shade, and habitat for birds and small mammals.

Scientific name: Liriodendron tulipifera

Habitat: Moist, well-drained woodlands and streamside soils.

Bloom season: Late spring to early summer.

Identification: Broad leaves with four lobes and a flattened tip; greenish-yellow flowers marked with orange.