Q. I have been told that the pictured plant is a tulip tree. I planted it a couple of years ago and it is now about 6 feet tall. It looks more like a big bush with many stems coming out of the ground. How can I make it look more like a tree, and not a bush?
A. Thanks for sending a photo, it helps with plant identification because common names may apply to various species.
The plant pictured is a deciduous magnolia selection. These are hybrids of several Asian tree species and are understory spring bloomers. They are typically multi-trunked trees that mature up to 10 to 15 feet and enjoy partial shade.