Little Volunteer Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer'
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Preorder Shipping Schedule
We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.
| Zone 3-4 | Week of March 30th |
| Zone 5 | Week of March 16th |
| Zone 6-12 | Week of March 2nd |
Shipping Rates
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Description
Little Volunteer Tulip Tree brings the beloved majesty of the iconic American Tulip Poplar into residential gardens with a compact, manageable size that makes this native beauty accessible to everyone. Discovered in Tennessee, this dwarf selection starts at 9–10 feet and eventually reaches 30 feet tall by 20 feet wide, roughly one-third the size of its towering native parent. Its smaller, proportionally elegant leaves turn glowing gold in fall, the classic tulip-shaped yellow-green flowers appear in summer, and the fast growth rate means you’ll enjoy its beauty sooner than you’d expect.
- Compact native Tulip Poplar, reaches ~30 ft., about one-third the size of the species
- Leaves one-third the size of the standard species, elegantly proportioned throughout
- Tulip-shaped yellow-green flowers with orange accents in summer
- Brilliant glowing gold fall foliage, outstanding autumn display
- Fast-growing, establishes quickly and matures into a beautiful specimen
- Native to eastern North America, excellent wildlife and ecological value
- Hardy in Zones 4–9
Little Volunteer Tulip Tree thrives in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It grows vigorously and benefits from regular deep watering during the first few seasons and during drought. Requires minimal pruning, simply remove any crossing or damaged branches in late winter to maintain good structure. No significant pests or diseases affect this tree. Use as a specimen, anchor plant for a mixed border, or shade tree for smaller residential properties. Order today and welcome this Tennessee treasure to your garden!
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Growth RateFast
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NativeYes
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FragrantYes
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, PR
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