TREASURE TREES

#103 Yellow Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

This tree stands at the back of the cemetery, near the edge of the property. Its Treasure Tree tag is located on a plaque next to the tree.

Statistics (1999/2020)

  • Circumference (In.): 229"/252"
  • Height (Ft.): 105'/100'
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 92'/105'
  • Total Points: 357/378

More Information

  • Nominated By: Unknown
  • Year Added: 1999
  • Owned By: City of Charlotte
  • Current condition: Good
  • Neighborhood: Fourth Ward
  • Property Type: Public
  • Nearest Address: 700 W. 6th St., Elmwood Cemetery
  • Ecological Value: Tulip Poplars are some of the tallest trees that grow on the Eastern side of the Mississippi River. They are also known for their large flowers, which are yellow with orange centers.
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