About
Mature specimens produce tulip-shaped flowers in summer. An upright, deciduous tree with lobed, green leaves marked with an irregular central yellow streak or blotch. The side lobes of the leaves of this cultivar are often absent.
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
HeightHigher than 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
PropagationGrow as specimen tree in lime-free soil in sun or partial shade
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus