About
A strong-growing medium-sized deciduous tree with distinctively-shaped leaves margined with yellow, later green. Flowers 4cm in length, tulip-shaped, greenish-yellow and orange.
About the genus
Liriodendron are vigorous deciduous trees with attractively lobed leaves and green and orange, tulip-shaped flowers in summer; good autumn colour
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationGrow as specimen tree in lime-free soil in sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus