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Canadian Tree Guide
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Tulip-Tree
tulip-treeLiriodendron tulipifera L.
The tulip-tree is fast-growing, moderately long-lived (>150 years) and can reach heights of more than 45 m. The leaves turn a glorious colour of yellow in the autumn prior to shedding. In the late 19th century a heart stimulant was extracted from inner root bark of this species.