Tulip Poplar Blooms in Backyard
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
May 13, 2023 11:10am CST
I have many trees in the front and backyard. Sharing a photo of my tulip poplar tree. A fact some may not know is this tree is not related to tulip flowers but is actually a member of the Magnolia family.
So relaxing to walk around the yard and see new spring surprises all around. Nature always has a treat to share with all of us.
The birds, including hummingbirds and butterflies enjoy the pollen inside these blooms. Another plus to have two of these in my backyard. They are about 30-40 feet tall now. Shades my backyard as well.
I have other trees I am enjoying as well. And will share more as time allows. Hope you are all doing well. Another rainy weekend here. But the plants and trees need the rain. It is welcome here.
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@AmbiePam (93292)
• United States
13 May 23
I wonder what the age is when we stop thinking about rain as to how it affects our plans, and start thinking how it will benefit the nature all around us. I think I shifted my thinking about 25 years ago.
You've shared a lovely picture, once again.
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@popciclecold (39148)
• United States
13 May 23
Beautiful photo. We got lots of rain last night.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 May 23
@Treborika Good to hear that.
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@DaddyEvil (137275)
• United States
13 May 23
Tulip poplars are pretty trees. 
It stormed all night here and is really humid now. *sigh* Have a good weekend.
It stormed all night here and is really humid now. *sigh* Have a good weekend.4 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137275)
• United States
13 May 23
@CarolDM Our last mower mulched the flowers up. The new one just left them flat on the ground.
Oh, yeah!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 May 23
@DaddyEvil I don't notice a mess with the blooms. I guess the lawnmower and the wind takes care of them. Gotta have that AC.
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@ptrikha_2 (47004)
• India
13 May 23
The Sun looks really bright in the picture.
Good Tulip Poplar tree growth.
I can imagine the height and the shade plus the blessed environs for the various birds.
Enjoy such beauty of nature.
Have a nice Saturday!
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@ptrikha_2 (47004)
• India
14 May 23
@CarolDM
Well may be your next post could be here with some rains and ghe after rain greenery !
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@allknowing (137035)
• India
14 May 23
We do not have those flowers here - a good capture. It has started raining here as well
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16771)
• China
14 May 23
Here the Tulip Poplar is called mandarin jacket tree,because its leaves look like mandarin jacket.
https://www.1stdibs.com/buy/mandarin-jackets/
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16771)
• China
15 May 23
@CarolDM In my city,they are used as trees that line the streets.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 May 23
@changjiangzhibin89 I am sure that is so beautiful to see them lined up on the streets.
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@RebeccasFarm (90068)
• Arvada, Colorado
13 May 23
Glad the rain is raining down on the plants.they sure do love it.
I hope you have a happy weekend Carol.
That is a beautiful Poplar bloom.
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@Treborika (17695)
• Mombasa, Kenya
14 May 23
I really like to seeing this. The tulips are really beautiful and very nice to see. I wish I have something like this in my backyard too.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 May 23
@Treborika That would be a very long trip.
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@kaylachan (70597)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 May 23
I need rain here, too. but we only get teased with it.
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@kaylachan (70597)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 May 23
@CarolDM Me too. Looking out the window, it looks like it wants to.
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@LindaOHio (179787)
• United States
14 May 23
So pretty. We are hoping to have the landscaper plant some butterfly bushes in our front weed bed. Hopefully we'll get some butterflies and hummingbirds. Are there any plantings you recommend for hummingbirds?
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@LindaOHio (179787)
• United States
15 May 23
@CarolDM Thanks for the suggestions. I didn't know they liked red.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 May 23
@LindaOHio Yes indeed, they love the color red. But also the plants they can get their long beaks in, so they can get all the nectar out.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 May 23
Hummingbirds like nectar blooms. And of course red is their favorite color. I always have my Hibiscus tree on the deck close to the feeder. They love it and visit as much as the feeder. Any plants that offer nectar are a win for them. Snapdragons, petunias, salvia, fuschia, all are good ones too.
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@zainkhan121 (859)
• Pakistan
14 May 23
Rainy weather may not always be enjoyable, but as you mentioned, it's an essential part of maintaining healthy plant life. And of course, the benefits of healthy plants extend far beyond just their aesthetic appeal, so it's definitely a good thing overall.
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