Tulip Trees
£65.00
Details:
Tulip trees are vigorous large deciduous trees with beautifully shaped distinctive glossy four-lobed leaves turning butter yellow and coppery colours in Autumn. In early summer semi-mature specimens produce exquisite tulip-shaped flowers of yellow-green with an orange flare at the base followed by single-winged seeds. Liriodendron can put on good growth in a season.
 Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
 Blossom Colour | Yellow |
 Flowering Period | Jul |
 Habit (Shape) | Broad |
 Hardiness | Hardy (Cold winter) |
 Height (when grown) | 17-20m |
 Leaf Colour | Green, Yellow |
 Lighting | Full Sun |
 Position | Exposed, Sheltered |
 Soil Type | Acidic, Clay, Well-drained |
Description
Tulip trees are vigorous large deciduous trees with beautifully shaped glossy four-lobed leaves with an unusual straight top. The leaves turn a gorgeous butter yellow and coppery in Autumn. In early summer semi-mature specimens produce exquisite tulip-shaped flowers of yellow-green with an orange flare at the base. Followed by single-winged seeds, not dissimilar to a cone. Liriodendron tulipifera is helpful to wildlife and has good pollution tolerance.
Cultivation: Low maintenance. Pollution tolerant
Soil: Fertile well drained soil. Acid & Chalk tolerant
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Aspect: West, East South & North
Foliage: Deciduous Glossy green. Spring, Summer, and Autumn butter colour leaves
Flowering: Summer Tulip shaped
Fruiting: Autumn
Habit: Conical, then tall & domed
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Growth: Fast growing
Benefits to Wildlife: Yes
Ultimate H & S 12m x 8m
