See how Hurricane Helene’s intense winds and floodwaters wiped out many of North Carolina’s forests, especially in the ...

As they say, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is today. The tulip poplar is a stunning, fast-growing tree that will bring immense value to your yard. One thing ...

Often called “yellow poplar” by loggers and sawmill owners, it’s also known as “tulip poplar,” “tulip tree,” or the scientific name, Liriodendron tulipifera. Known for its oddly shaped leaves and ...

Bark – Ashy-gray with long interlacing rounded ridges; inner bark aromatic and bitter. Liriodendron tulipifera is commonly known as a yellow poplar, tulip tree, whitewood, or tulip magnolia, but ...

This is precisely why the tulip poplar remains standing to serve as a place to rest for thousands of chimney swifts. Struck by lightning in 1873, any other tree would likely have been felled long ago.

As for medium trees try trident maple, Chinese pistache, eastern redcedar, dogwood, crape myrtle, and several types of ...

Whimsical light displays, curated soundscapes and a kaleidoscope of projections will soon transform the woods behind Fernbank Museum into a delightful walk-through experience. Returning for its third ...

I also learned recently that an old tulip poplar tree that had been on some family property recently sold was cut down as well by the new owners. That is certainly understandable and was even ...

Japanese Maple trees are loved for their gorgeous color-shifting leaves, creating a magical-looking fall landscape. Here's ...

As you enter the bridge, a large and stately tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) welcomes you on your left. Perhaps you have not looked closely at tulip tree flowers because they are often too high ...

There are also later flows that are a chaotic mix of things, but mainly clover, tulip poplar and a variety of other wild flowers. Late August up until early fall, they are bringing in goldenrod, aster ...

A goal is that the experiences at Fernbank help people go about their everyday lives with a different perspective, seeing the ...