Did you know tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) aren’t actually a poplar? 🥸 They’re part of the magnolia family. Once you know that, the tulip-shaped blooms and glossy leaves really start to tell on them (shhhh) 🤫🐛 These trees can grow over 150 feet tall and are one of the tallest native hardwoods in the eastern U.S. Their flowers are full of nectar early in the season, which makes them an important food source for pollinators! 🦋🐝🪲 Fun Fact: The wood was historically used for canoes...
