Davey Tree planted a Tuliptree in the grassy area at the southwest corner of Overbrook and Indianola. This tree was a result of successful bidding at the annual Clintonville Chamber of Commerce awards dinner and silent auction. We hope it will grow into a welcoming entrance to those who live and visit this part of the Adena Brook neighborhood.From the ODNR website:

Tulip poplar, found throughout all of Ohio, is named for the appearance of its showy flowers and the silhouette of its large leaves, both of which resemble tulips. It is also known as Tulip Poplar and Yellow Poplar, in reference to the fluttering of its leaves like those of the Poplars, and for the yellow colors of both its flowers and fall foliage. 

Tuliptree is the tallest tree of eastern forests with the straightest trunks, achieving heights of well over 100 feet with 4 foot diameters, when not prematurely harvested. It frequents moist woodlands and edges of fields, especially on downslopes where water drains. Its lightweight wood, often used as a base for veneer, is straight-grained, relatively soft for a hardwood, and has a faded olive-green color.

Native throughout most of the Eastern United States, it quickly reaches a height of 80 feet and a breadth of 40 feet, but it can grow much taller. As a member of the Magnolia Family, it is related to the Magnolias (including Cucumbertree) and the only other Tuliptree (Chinese Tuliptree).”

It’s seed is a favorite of the cardinal. The tree serves as food for the tiger swallowtail butterfly.