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TreesSynonym
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Arnold'
tulip tree 'Fastigiatum'
A broadly columnar tree to 20m tall, with erect branches bearing typical, lobed foliage turning yellow in autumn, and pale green flowers in summer when mature, each petal marked with orange near the base
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Liriodendron are vigorous deciduous trees with attractively lobed leaves and green and orange, tulip-shaped flowers in summer; good autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as specimen tree in lime-free soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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