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What else looks like a Tulip Tree

20 years ago

I found three trees on my property today that have the same leaf shape as a tulip tree but the bark is smooth, I can't see any blossoms (or missed them if they already bloomed). Does anyone know of a tree that looks similar to a tulip tree? I would certainly appreciate any feedback. Thanks

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gardenpaws_VA
20 years ago
Maybe a young tulip tree? Most trees have smoother bark when they are still relatively small - the corrugations and such appear as the bark has to expand to allow the tree to grow in girth.
gw:organic-kiki
20 years ago
Is a tulip tree the same as a tulip poplar? They grow very straight and very tall in this area (Augusta Co.) and I believe they are smooth barked.

Kiki
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DWA in AZ Sunset zone 12
20 years ago
Possibly sycamore. Here's a link:
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/american_sycamore.htm

Or just google "sycamore leaf".

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