Tulip Tree Berries For Ohio 4 to 10 inches wide All Fern Plants 4 to 10 inches wide It is popular for its small size and was mainly cultivated for ornamental use Canoes and tools were made by the Indians from the wood of the tulip tree Its height is an asset giving height to the composition of a large parkland or garden: it is a useful element of contrast and a natural point of interest in the vertical dimension of a landscape design․ Gardeners appreciate the tulip tree for its ability to grow in a wide variety of soils‚ resistance to many pathogens and species of pests‚ and relative ease of care in comparison to other ornamental trees․ The canopy of the tree also provides shade for smaller plants‚ including seedlings․ This would be difficult for many small plants to do‚ since they would be exposed to full sunlight all day without the shelter of the leaves․ Aside from this‚ the tree is also a habitat for birds‚ insects‚ and small animals․