LIRIODENDRON tulipifera 'Snow Bird'
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LIRIODENDRON tulipifera 'Snow Bird'
Commonly known as Tulip tree, Whitewood, Yellow poplar
Irregular creamy-white margins to the leaves
£40.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern North America -
DeciduousSaddle-shaped, more or less square, leaves to 15cm (6in) long turning yellow in autumn
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Height
20m (66ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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TreeVigorous tree. Mature specimens produce tulip-shaped, greenish flowers with orange markings at the base of each petal
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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)
8m (26ft)
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