This tulip poplar tree, seen Wednesday afternoon, June 14, in Wilton was planted 20 years ago. Then 12-year old Jacob Hastings, now of Farmington purchased the tree from vendors at an event at the ...

The tulip poplar tree is named for its large tulip-like flowers, seen Tuesday morning, June 6, near the Octagon House in Farmington. The tree is thought to be more than 100 years old.

The tulip poplar tree is named for its large tulip-like flowers, seen Tuesday morning, June 6, near the Octagon House in Farmington. The tree is thought to be more than 100 years old.

The tree inhabits a broad range in eastern North America: from Vermont, west through southern Ontario and Michigan, south to Louisiana, and east to northern Florida.

It is considered a large tree that can reach more than 100 feet so the small urban landscape may not be ideal although there are smaller selections. It could, however, certainly work in today’s ...

You can tiptoe through endless tulips at this dreamy Ontario flower farm that's reopening soon. With rows of pastel blooms, events, tulip picking and more, it's a magical spot for a spring adventure.