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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
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Tree
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Liriodendron - Growing Guide
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