Chinese Tulip Tree. A vigorous tree with saddle-shaped, dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Cup-shaped green flowers with yellow veins in mid-summer. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 12m. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Liriodendron chinense
A vigorous tree with saddle-shaped, dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Cup-shaped green flowers with yellow veins in mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Liriodendron |
|---|---|
| Species | chinense |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chinese Tulip Tree |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25m |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Spread | 12m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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