- 1). Ensure that your tree is planted in moist, well-drained soil. Tulip poplar trees do not tolerate dry or clay soils.
- 2). Test the pH of your soil using a testing kit found in most garden stores and nurseries. The pH needs to be between 4.5 and 7.5. If the soil pH is too high or low you will need to amend the soil in order to reach the proper pH. Consult your local gardening store for recommendations, keeping in mind that lime and peat moss are common soil amendments that can be used to reach the proper pH.
- 3). Water the base of the tree weekly, especially during dry or hot spells. Mulch a diameter of 3 feet from the base of the trunk to help keep moisture in the soil surrounding the tree.
- 4). Spread tree fertilizer around the tree every other year in order to ensure that the soil remains nutrient rich.
- 5). Thin excess branches from the tulip poplar tree using a tree pruner every 8 to 10 years in order to maintain an attractive shape and encourage new growth and blooming.
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