Tulip Tree 'Emerald City'

About this plant

The Tulip Tree 'Emerald City' (Liriodendron tulipifera 'Emerald City') is a premium selection known for its upright, dense, and pyramidal growth habit, making it an ideal shade or specimen tree for larger landscapes. Its striking, four-lobed leaves emerge bright green, maturing to a rich emerald hue, and turn a brilliant golden-yellow in autumn, providing seasonal interest. In late spring to early summer, unique, tulip-shaped flowers with green-yellow petals and a band of orange at the base appear, attracting pollinators and adding a touch of elegance to the mature tree.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Requires consistent moisture, especially during establishment and dry periods. Minimal pruning is needed, primarily to maintain desired shape or remove dead/damaged branches in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Fertilize annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.