Liriodendron tulipifera
The tulip tree is named after its impressive large tulip-like flowers. It is a large fast growing deciduous tree with a straight stem. We are premium suppliers and planters of the Tulip Tree.
Tulip trees can reach 25 metres or taller and 20 metres wide. A fast-growing impressive tree with a straight truck
The wood of the eastern North America native Liriodendron tree is highly valued and much used in the making of musical instruments like pianos and organs.
Tulip tree bark is light grey. Foliage is deciduous, unusual leaf-shape nearly square, 15cm long fresh vivid green on top and bluish green underneath, turning golden yellow in the autumn.
The flower size and shape are similar to tulip flowers and coloured yellow to yellow-green and orange. Fruits are 6-7cm long cone-shaped.
We provide full planting services for Tulip Trees which includes supply, delivery and installation.
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Tulip trees prefer nutrient-rich, deep freely draining soil. Tolerates dry ground but will only grow slowly. Chalk is tolerated but not preferable.
Tulip trees need warmth.
Tulip trees initially have fast growth rates usually of 35-40cm but sometimes more, up to 70cm per annum.
Tulip trees preference is slightly acidic or neutral pH however a small amount of chalk soil can be tolerated.
Shallow, fleshy and far spreading roots, which break easily. Intolerant of compaction or pavement cover over the roots.
An impressive specimen tree, needs sunny position. Tolerates urban pollution, branches can be broken by wind.
Tulip trees will only require pruning of dead or damaged branches.
The tulip tree has impressive large tulip-like flowers that appear in June and unique shaped bright-green leaves that turn golden-yellow in the autumn.
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