Habitat: The tulip poplar is a
fast-growing tree (3 to 4 feet per year), native to the forests of the eastern
US 
and normally found at lower altitudes
growing on bottomlands and moist slopes. This tree is very intolerant of
shade and grows best in full sun on moist, well-drained, loamy soil, although
it will tolerate heavier clay soils.
Diseases: Liriodendrons are generally free of pests and diseases, but are susceptible to aphid attack and the associated sooty-mold.
Distribution: Liriodendrons are not related to true poplar trees (Populus) and there are only two species of liriodendrons in the world. The Chinese tulip poplar (L. chinense) is smaller, has smaller flowers and is seldom planted in the US.
