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    LIRIODENDRON
    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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
    Flowers green outside and green with yellowish veins within. In Cornwall the yellow autumn colours on this tree in November are exceptional
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    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
    Large
    £85.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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