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Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree )
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60m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
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To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Liriodendron tulipifera
Other names
Tulip magnolia, Tulip poplar, Yellow poplar, Whitewood, Tulip tree
Genus
Liriodendron Liriodendron
Variety or Cultivar
L. tulipifera is a large, deciduous, upright tree with a broad crown. It has green, shallow lobed leaves in spring and summer, and yellow autumn colour. In early summer it produces tulip-shaped, upright, yellow-green flowers that are mainly near the top of the tree.
Liriodendron tulipifera is: Deciduous
Habit
Domed, Erect, Open branches, Tall
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Yellow, Golden-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree ) will reach a height of 60m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Liriodendron tulipifera
Other names
Tulip magnolia, Tulip poplar, Yellow poplar, Whitewood, Tulip tree
Genus
Liriodendron Liriodendron
Variety or Cultivar
L. tulipifera is a large, deciduous, upright tree with a broad crown. It has green, shallow lobed leaves in spring and summer, and yellow autumn colour. In early summer it produces tulip-shaped, upright, yellow-green flowers that are mainly near the top of the tree.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Domed, Erect, Open branches, Tall
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Yellow, Golden-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree ) will reach a height of 60m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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