Yellow Poplar
Our first glimpse of the yellow poplar at Arboreality came on Arbor Day, April 28, 2006. The yellow poplar seen today is one of many unique tree species growing around the farm which I have been eager to share with you.
Something about those big, buttery green leaves brings a smile to my face! While this is the only yellow poplar that I have found on the farm thus far, there are many others in the surrounding area.
According to my reading, the yellow poplar is also called the “tulip tree” owing to the shape of those gorgeous leaves. [However, "tulip tree" is also a common name given to the saucer magnolias.]
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Hmm ... our neighbors growing up had a tulip tree like this (I recognize the leaves, and know it wasn't a saucer magnolia at all), and I always thought it was called a tulip tree due to the yellow and orange flowers. I'd be interested in your thoughts on that once this tree blooms.
ReplyDeleteHello Laura! I will be sure to catch an update for you when it flowers... I didn't realize that it was going to blossom! Oooo... I can hardly wait! :D
ReplyDeleteAlways a pleasure to have your company FrankenGirl! It makes me feel good to know that visitors enjoy their time here.
ReplyDeletethat first photo is STUNNING! the angles of the branches and all...it looks like a postcard.
ReplyDeleteWe had one of these on our old place in Indy. I have an image of it in its fall color. Those leaves are so beautifully shaped, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteApril, thank you! Since I have yet to figure out how to get up into the trees to take the top-down shots, I really enjoying the bottom-up shots, especially with beauties like this one!
ReplyDeleteTrailhead, I agree - this tree is just all-around-excellent! And now with Laura's mention of pending flowers, I am all a twitter waiting for my chance to see them in person!