Liriodendron chinense

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Liriodendron chinense, Liriodendron Tulip Tree, Chinese Tulip Tree, Liriodendron chinense x tulipifera, Chinese Tulip Poplar, Tuliptree

Liriodendron chinense, commonly known as the Chinese Tulip Tree, is a deciduous tree favoured for its flowers and foliage. The flowers are olive green with a yellow base and are tulip like in size, shape, and appearance. They are borne from late spring through early summer and are complemented with large and glossy, dark green leaves which turn a rich shade of yellow in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 25 m tall and 15 m wide though can easily be contained with trimming. Liriodendron chinense makes for a lovely specimen or shade tree and is suited more towards larger gardens and parks, and for using in avenue plantings.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	25.00 m
Spread:	15.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Liriodendron chinense, Liriodendron Tulip Tree, Chinese Tulip Tree, Liriodendron chinense x tulipifera, Chinese Tulip Poplar, Tuliptree

Liriodendron chinense Details

Liriodendron chinense, commonly known as the Chinese Tulip Tree, is a deciduous tree favoured for its flowers and foliage. The flowers are olive green with a yellow base and are tulip like in size, shape, and appearance. They are borne from late spring through early summer and are complemented with large and glossy, dark green leaves which turn a rich shade of yellow in autumn before falling. The new foliage in spring is borne with purple overtones. It typically grows to 25 m tall and 15 m wide though can easily be contained with trimming. It grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site, and is hardy to frost and cool climates. We do recommend the tree be protected from strong winds while it is establishing which will help produce a better structured tree. Liriodendron chinense makes for a lovely specimen or shade tree and is suited more towards larger gardens and parks. It is also commonly used in avenue plantings.