Liriodeondron tulipifera, tulip tree

 

A great tree for summer shade that can tolerate wet sites better than most deciduous trees. This tree is broadly conical in shape.

Advantages:

  • Does well in sands and deep soils
  • flowers are impressive
  • withstands drought well once established
  • is wind firm
  • new leaves show good lime, green colour in spring
  • tolerates smog
  • good to excellent autumn colour, golds and yellows

Tree shape

Broadly pyramidal

Mature size

Large 12-20m

Growth rate

Moderate

Use

Shade, carbon store, ornamental, autumn foliage, avenues, feature

Soil type

All soils, good in loamy sands

Water

Moderate to drought hardy

Foliage

Maple-like, alternate, yellow-reds-purples in autumn

Origin

E. North America