Columnar Tulip Tree

If you want a tree that looks like a living skyscraper, the Columnar Tulip Tree is the perfect fit. While the standard Tulip Poplar can take over an entire backyard, the 'Fastigiata' variety keeps its branches tucked in tight, growing in a narrow, stately pillar. This makes it a premier choice for lining long driveways, creating a massive vertical accent, or providing high-altitude shade in yards where horizontal space is limited.

True to its name, this tree produces unique, cup-shaped flowers in late spring that resemble yellow-green tulips with a bright orange band at the base. Its foliage is equally distinct, featuring four-lobed leaves that look like stylized silhouettes of a cat’s face. In the autumn, the entire tree transforms into a shimmering, golden-yellow candle that can be seen from blocks away. It is a vigorous grower that reaches for the clouds quickly, offering a fast-track to a mature-looking landscape.