LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
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LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Commonly known as Tulip tree, Whitewood, Yellow poplar
Almost square lobed leaves which colour yellow in autumn. Green, yellow and orange 'tulip' flowers appear
Small
£17.50 each
Large
£35.00 each
H/Std
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£80.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot, verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
DeciduousSaddle-shaped, more or less square, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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GreenGreen/yellow and orange-banded at the base
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Cup-shaped6cm (2½in) long
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Height
30m (98ft) -
Spread
15m (49ft)
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TreeVigorous tree
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Mature Size30m (98ft)
15m (49ft)
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