Mature Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree

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Liriodendron tulipifera Tree

Name: Liriodendron tulipifera Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: LI367.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 10 x 6 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)

Eco benefits Good carbon storage

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Neutral to acidic soil

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Description

A rather special large tree, Liriodendron tulipifera has distinctive foliage with four lobes. The unusual shaped foliage is bright green, turning clear yellow in autumn. Known as the Tulip tree, it is also popular for its distinctive yellow and green tulip shaped flowers. They are produced in June –July on older trees.

Liriodendron tulipifera forms a pyramidal shape, reaching 10 x 6 metres in 20 years so it does require space to grow. With age, attractive patterns form in the bark. A position in sun or partial shade will suit this ornamental tree. It is tolerant of wind exposure and any well drained soil that isn’t dry is ideal.

Named the Tulip tree for its flowers, it is a most unusual and attractive large tree which has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

AKA American tulip tree, Tulip poplar, Yellow poplar, Canary Whitewood

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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