Identify a tree

baldowithav

I took a picture of the leaf, i hope this is enough information. I found this tree about a block away from my house. It has a really nice shape to it about 25-30ft tall, if you guys think i should post a picture of the whole tree to identify it easier i will. I used a guitar pic to relate the size of the leaf.
THanks.
Ozzy.

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Jamie Myers

Looks like a Lilodidendron tulipifera. From the picture I can only see it in the thumbnail I can t seem to open it larger

baldowithav

I looked up the tree and it looks like you were right on. Im amazed that you know it by its actual name. Man you guys are awesome, now i need to research find out its characteristics.
thanks again.
Ozzy.

dov

My thoughts exactly. Good call pomme.

bsearcey

I know it wasn't intentional, but the name is Liriodendron tulipifera aka tulip poplar/yellow poplar. I agree though, but that is an awful small leaf for a poplar.

Brent Ferris

I agree - Tuliptree. Grows in zones 4 to 9, typically reaches 90-120 feet, leaves are green in summer, yellow in fall. Flowers are yellow green, often high in the crown so need to view from afar or look well up. Generally tolerate air pollution reasonably well.

dcarter

I agree. Definitely Tulip/Yellow Poplar. Growth habit is tall and slender. It will produce a moderately spreading crown when mature, but viewed from a distance will have a remarkably "christmas tree like" crown, only higher in the tree. Very slender, tall, tapering to a point. Comparitively to other hardwoods grown in the same regions. It is a decidous tree, but pretty soft wood overall. Makes great pole timber as it grows straight and true. Very large specimens may be greater than 24" diameter. Mature leaves resemble a mitten with a thumb on both sides. Bark is lightish to dark grey with deep cracks, fairly uniform throughout. Lower branches tend to self prune as tree grows leaving the lower margin of the crown well above reach, in mature trees the lowest branches could be 30' off the ground or higher.