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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum' (v)
tulip tree 'Aureomarginatum'
A strong-growing medium-sized deciduous tree with distinctively-shaped leaves margined with yellow, later green. Flowers 4cm in length, tulip-shaped, greenish-yellow and orange
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Orange Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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