About
A deciduous tree with large, lobed leaves that open soft yellow in spring before fading to a pale greenish-yellow in summer and then turning golden-yellow in autumn. Mature trees produce pale green and orange tulip-shaped flowers in summer.
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
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 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