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    LIRIODENDRON
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    LIRIODENDRON LIRIODENDRON LIRIODENDRON

    LIRIODENDRON

    Commonly known as Tulip tree

    STATELY appearance and curiously square-shaped leaves are the attractions of this tree.

    Genus of 2 species of deciduous trees from woodland in China, Vietnam and North America. They make excellent specimen trees and leaves colour well in autumn. More mature specimens produce cup-shaped flowers, inconspicuous in the crown. The American species, tulipifera is very fast-growing and one of the largest trees in the eastern American woodland. The trees produce copious amounts of nectar which attract bees.

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    • Good to know
      Fast-growing, long-lived tree in the Magnolia family. Curious, cup-shaped flowers are produced usually after about 15 years
    • Place of origin
      China, Vietnam, North America.
    • Deciduous
    • Tree
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    Liriodendron - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    Varieties
    LIRIODENDRON chinense
    Chinese tulip tree
    Similar to L. tulipifera but with more glaucous undersides to the leaves and green flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
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    LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
    Almost square lobed leaves which colour yellow in autumn. Green, yellow and orange 'tulip' flowers appear
     
    Small
    £17.50
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    Large
    £35.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
    LIRIODENDRON tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum'
    A very striking and quick growing tree which has green leaves bordered with yellow initially turning greenish-yellow later
     
    Small
    £35.00
    LIRIODENDRON tulipifera 'Glen Gold'
    Soft yellow new growth, maturing to golden-yellow
     
    2 Litre
    £40.00
    LIRIODENDRON tulipifera 'Snow Bird'
    Irregular creamy-white margins to the leaves
     
    2 Litre
    £40.00

    Useful extras...

    Garden Goodies
    Slate Plant Labels
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
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