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Little Volunteer Tulip Poplar is a compact, ornamental tree that offers a neat, military-straight form, perfect for adding a crisp, tailored look to your landscape. Unlike its towering relatives, this dwarf variety stays manageable, never exceeding a modest size and featuring proportionally small leaves. In fall, it dazzles with a vibrant transformation as its bright green leaves turn glowing gold, lighting up the landscape like a candle flame. Originally discovered in Tennessee by Harald Neubauer of Hidden Hollow Nursery in 2001 and introduced in 2008, this fast-growing tree is ideal for anchoring mixed borders, adding structure to courtyards, or enhancing a tidy front lawn.
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Dark Green |
| • | Late Spring |
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Plant in full sun or partial shade and ensure regular watering. This low-maintenance tree may occasionally face aphid problems, which can cause sooty mold on the leaves, so plant it away from the house, car, and patio, and avoid pesticides that could harm pollinators. During the first few years, water the tree deeply and thoroughly every three to four days to establish its root system. In late winter to early spring, prune any damaged, crossed, or dead branches and shape the tree to maintain its form.