Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip tree
Common names: American tulip tree
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT · CC BY 3.0 · Source
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Description
The Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is a stately North American hardwood that quickly develops a prominent crown in parks and large gardens. In June it produces bright yellow-green, tulip-shaped flowers with an orange spot at the base, attracting many bees and other insects. The four-lobed leaves turn a vivid gold in autumn before falling. Because it can exceed 30 m in height, it is suitable only for very large sites, not for average small gardens.
Care instructions
Plant the Tulip tree in a sunny to partially shaded location with deep, humus-rich, moderately moist soil. Water regularly during the first two to three years after planting to establish a strong root system. Pruning is usually unnecessary; remove only dead or crossing branches in late winter. Young trees tolerate frost well but benefit from a mulch layer in the first winter to protect the roots. Plan sufficient distance from buildings and utilities from the outset, as the tree grows very large and wide over time.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, moist, humus-rich, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
Pruning
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