When do tulip poplar trees in Tennessee have leaves?
Time Frame Tulip poplar leaves break dormancy between late March and early April in Tennessee. Exact time will depend upon local temperatures. Leaves drop from the tree in the fall; most trees are bare by the end of November. Description Tulip poplar trees won’t produce flowers for the first 15 to 20 years of the tree’s life. In addition to the characteristic tulip-shaped bloom, tulip trees produce light green leaves with four lobes. Tulip trees grow fast and tall — frequently reaching 80 to 120 feet tall. Fun Fact The tulip poplar tree is the state tree of Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana.
