Tulip Tree
Liriodendron spp.
Also known as
Tuliptree, Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera tulip close by Dcrjsr (CC BY 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Tulip Tree Overview
Liriodendron is a small genus containing just 2 species of large deciduous trees in the Magnoliaceae family. One species is native to Eastern North America and the other native to China. Commonly known as Tulip Tree, they have lobed or notched leaves with good Autumn colour and large green and orange flowers that superficially resemble tulips.
How to propagate Tulip Tree
Budding
By seed in autumn, selected forms by budding or grafting in late summer.
Grafting
Seed
Other uses of Tulip Tree
Grown for their foliage and flowers in summer.