Tuliptree gets its name from its unusual yellowish-orange flowers. The distinctive leaves also have a shape that reminds some of tulips as well. By late summer the flowers have turned into fruits, which are a collection of winged seeds attached to a central stalk.
Tuliptree is the state tree of Tennessee and is a very common tree throughout the state. It sprouts up rapidly following disturbance, but can also grow to enormous sizes in undisturbed forests. Large trees can be recognized even in the winter by their very straight trunks and the long, deep furrows in the bark. This particular tree was chosen for the tour as an example of a large tree. A small tree appears later in the tour to provide an opportunity for a better view of the leaves.
Walk away from the stone wall and towards Edgehill Avenue towards the next tree which is large and has a few branches within reach. next tree