Glad you successfully ID'd your tree.

>
> Also, is there more than one variety of the tulip
> tree?
>

Yellow Popular (Liriodendron tulipiferais) Aka, Tulip
Tree, Tulip Popular is a member of the Magnolia
family.  Some of the Magnolias will have the large
solitary upright 6 petal flower similar to the Tulip
Tree flower.  Magnolias provide good forage for bees
and food for wildlife.



Cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata) Aka - Cucumber
Magnolia, Giant Magnolia, Mountain Magnolia,
Yellow-Flower Magnolia, Yellow Cucumbertree,  Native,
a fast growing stately shade tree with branches that
spread out more than the Yellow Popular.  Grows 60 -
80", almost as tall as the Yellow Popular, with a
flower that I think looks near identical to the Tulip
Tree flower.  The tree resembles so closely to the
Yellow Popular tree in growth, that the wood is often
marked as such by the logging companies. Seeds are
eaten by birds and other wildlife.

Sweetbay (Magnolia Virginiana L.) Range includes Long
Island. Native, generally grows 20 - 40". Good
ornamental tree, patio tree or small yard.  The
flowers looks to be different than the tulip with 9 to
12 petals,  Host plant for swallow tail butterflies,
Seeds eaten by birds.

To my knowledge, the rest of the Magnolias grow in the
more southerly areas, medium to small size trees, and
a few are almost evergreens, should grow fine in Long
Island.  Just check any nursury, any Magnolia you
choose will be related to the Tulip Tree and will
provide good forage for bees and food for wildlife.
Best Wishes,








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