A few days ago I noticed that the huge Liriodendron tulipfera, or Tulip Tree, up at our new(ish) house at Struan Farm was covered with flowers. The tuis were also croaking away, sipping its nectar.
Turns out this tree, a member of the magnolia family, is the largest of native trees in the Eastern USA. It can grow as high as 58 metres, with trunks up to 3 metres wide. Its pale green or yellow flowers have an orange stripe, they are quite pretty and also have a large quantity of nectar for the birds.
Wondering if the bees like these too? Further research required!
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