Overview
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer' is a spreading branched trees in the genus Liriodendron, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural and low maintenance.
About
Liriodendron tulipifera—known as the tulip tree, American tulip tree, tulipwood, tuliptree, tulip poplar, whitewood, fiddletree, lynn-tree, hickory-poplar, and yellow-poplar—is the North American representative of the two-species genus Liriodendron. It is native to eastern North America from Southern Ontario and possibly southern Quebec west to Illinois, and east to southwestern Massachusetts, then south to central Florida and Louisiana.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Liriodendron
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer'
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer'?
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer' need?
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer' hardy in the UK?
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer'?
Seed, Grafting.
More in the Liriodendron genus
- Liriodendron chinense 'JC Raulston'
- Liriodendron tulipifera 'Ardis'tulip tree 'Ardis'
- Liriodendron x sinoamericanum 'Chapel Hill'
