Age / Size: 1-0 / 18-24" · Height: 80-150 ft (24-46 m); known to 200 ft · Spread: pyramidal crown; trunk typically 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m) diameter Crown shape: Large, broad, pyramidal tree with a tall columnar trunk; winter buds resemble a duck’s bill Light: Full sun · Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic; adaptable to a broad pH range · Moisture: Sensitive to heat and drought; low compaction tolerance · Zones: not stated · Growth rate: Fairly rapid Flowers / fruit: Tulip-shaped greenish-yellow flowers with an orange band in May yielding large quantities of nectar; cone-like brown fruits release winged samaras in late fall Wildlife & landscape: One of the best nectar trees — flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds; favourite nesting site for birds Native range: Eastern North America; mesic forests, cove forests, bottomlands and swamps. State tree of Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana Cautions: Needs a large area — not recommended for a small residential yard or as a street tree. Fast growth makes it weak-wooded and prone to limb breakage in wind, ice or snow; shallow roots limit what grows beneath it. Aphids and scale (with sooty mould), verticillium wilt, powdery mildew, canker. Rabbits eat buds and inner bark of young trees. Sources: NC State Extension · Wikipedia

PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: All Tree Sale orders are to be picked up at Farmstead Flats (6338 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI 49002) - on April 16th, 2026 (9am-5pm) and/or April 17th, 2026 (9am-12pm)