Sep 20, 2016 · Liriodendron tulipifera ( Ardis Tulip Tree ) This tree is cultivated for its compact growth habit, unusual foliage and tulip-like, late spring flowers. Leaves are bright green, squarish and lobed at the tips, hollowed at the bases, with pointed lobes on each side.

Liriodendron tulipifera—known as the tulip tree, [a] American tulip tree, tulipwood, tuliptree, tulip poplar, whitewood, fiddletree, lynn-tree, hickory-poplar, and yellow-poplar—is the North American representative of the two-species genus Liriodendron (the other member is …

‘Ardis’ is the nearest thing to a dwarf Tulip Tree, with small leaves to match; the main advantage is that the flowers (described as normal in size) will often be at head height. It was found by Mrs Ardis Sonneman and grown in her garden at Vandalia, Illinois .

L. tulipifera ‘Ardis’, the little leaf tulip poplar, is an excellent choice for compact landscapes. Reduced in both leaf size and stature, this tree can be spotted growing near the JCRA parking lot.

Ardis Tuliptree has buttery yellow cup-shaped flowers with yellow eyes and orange centers held atop the branches from mid to late spring. It has emerald green deciduous foliage. The square leaves turn an outstanding gold in the fall.

Has a good, strong, pyramidal habit and bright green, unusually shaped leaves, and nice fall color that make the tree very attractive. The flowers and fruit are interesting but the seeds can be a messy. Zones 4-9. Cultivars: 'Ardis', 'Arnold', 'Aureomarginatum', 'Compactum', 'Emerald City', 'Fastigiatum', 'Integrifolium', 'Mediopictum ...

Common name: Ardis tulip-tree, Ardis yellow-poplar. Family: Magnoliaceae subfam. Liriodendroideae (magnolia family) Distribution: Species native to e. North America. Hardiness: USDA Zone 4. Life form: Deciduous tree. Comments: A dwarf, compact selection, 1/3 the normal size of this popular native, deciduous tree, growing about 15 ft. tall and wide.

Liriodendron (/ ˌlaɪriəˈdɛndrən, ˌlɪr -, - ioʊ -/ [2][3]) is a genus of two species of characteristically large trees, deciduous over most of their populations, in the magnolia family (Magnoliaceae). These trees are widely known by the common name tulip tree or tuliptree for their large flowers superficially resembling tulips.

A reasonably compact version of this very tall tree, features uniquely shaped leaves and large yellow tulip-shaped flowers; needs lots of moisture and room to grow, a better choice than the species for smaller properties. Ornamental Features

'Ardis' Ardis Tulip Tree. Liriodendron tulipifera. Compact, pyramidal growth habit; Four-lobed bright green leaves; Golden-yellow fall foliage; Yellow-green tulip-like flowers; Height: 40-50 ft; Spread: 15-25 ft; Zone: 5-8; Please Note: GardenCenterMarketing.com does not sell/broker plants or provide gardening advice.