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LIRIODENDRON tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum'
Commonly known as Tulip tree, Whitewood, Yellow poplar

A very striking and quick growing tree which has green leaves bordered with yellow initially turning greenish-yellow later
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Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot, verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
DeciduousSaddle-shaped 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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Gold variegated
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Entire
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Height
20m (66ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft) -
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 Size20m (66ft)
10m (33ft)
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