See Also:  Tulip Tree Damage (Image 1)

Last week 60+ mph winds came through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.  This was part of the same weather system that caused the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma.  Here, a tulip tree (aka yellow poplar) was ripped by gusts along the Appalachian Trail.  Fortunately for the trail maintainer, the tree chose not to fall across the trail.  I’ll post another picture tomorrow.

This photo was taken along our road.  Tulip tree leaves turn yellow in fall.

This tree is also often referred to as a tulip poplar.