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![Why is Tulip Poplar Honey so Popular?](http://www.killerbeeshoney.com/cdn/shop/articles/GettyImages-1318837445-87580a4418eb4b049baaa96fda76014f_{width}x.jpg?v=1686651523)
Tulip poplar trees (Liriodendron tulipifera), aka the fiddle tree or American tulip tree in The South, are a favorite among honey bees. They thrive in poor soils and produce a prodigious amount of nectar in the spring, making them a one-stop shop for busy honey bees.
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![Spring in the Apiary - How Beehives Ramp up for Honey Production](http://www.killerbeeshoney.com/cdn/shop/articles/Hive_Inspection_{width}x.jpg?v=1650552965)
The warm weather that usually comes with spring signals the queen and the hive to ramp up activity in preparation for gathering nectar, though it can often be a risky season too, and a time when hives are lost if not managed properly.
![The Spectacular And Nectar-Laden Tulip Poplar Tree](http://www.killerbeeshoney.com/cdn/shop/articles/s-l1600_{width}x.jpg?v=1628011100)
Tulip Poplar trees, also known as the fiddle tree or yellow poplar, are a majestic hardwood which dominates Appalachia. Nectar from their spectacular, tulip-shaped flowers results in a dark amber honey with deep, robust flavor.
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![Keeping You Covid-19 Safe During a Killer Bees Honey Tour](http://www.killerbeeshoney.com/cdn/shop/articles/tour_photo_2018.08_b_{width}x.jpg?v=1588246285)
Update: Killer Bees Honey tours begin May 15th contingent on data trends and state mandate.
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![Surviving The Winter with Minimal Bee Losses in the Apiary](http://www.killerbeeshoney.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_5765_{width}x.jpeg?v=1580955791)
Strong hives are coming out of an exceptionally warm winter in the Killer Bees Honey mountaintop apiary.
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