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Sweet Gum. A selected form of this popular specimen tree. Fresh green summer foliage that turns to fiery tones of purple and red in autumn. 'Vera' holds on to her foliage well into winter prolonging the display. Prefers a sheltered spot with deep fertile soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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A handsome specimen tree with an upright form and graceful drooping outer branches. The large, lobed, green summer leaves turn striking shades of pale orange and apricot in autumn, eventually turning purple prior to leaf fall. Give it space so it can show its true glory. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

It is important that your Liquidambar is planted in a position where the soil does not completely dry out in summer.

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Beautiful, soft butter-yellow, large leaves are a feature of this unusual selection. Deeper gold autumn tones. Neat, broadly conical growth form. Slower growing than the normal species. Shelter and semi-shade preferred. May burn in hot dry conditions. Good well drained soils.

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A very special deciduous tree with a upright columnar habit. The distinctive fresh green foliage is large and lobed and turns a warm golden yellow in autumn. The summer flowers are also most distinctive - tulip shaped, fragrant and coloured green with an orange base. Deciduous.

The Liriodendron is commonly known as the 'Tulip Tree' because of the shape of flowers. 'Arnold' may take 3 to 4 years to flower after planting. Happy in sun or part shade in deep acid soil that does not dry out completely in summer.

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Tulip Tree. A magnificent specimen tree that is worthy of planting. Strong straight trunk and attractive large, lobed, variegated green and white leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn. The flowers which may take a few years to appear are an unusual green and orange colour. Deciduous.

This outstanding New Zealand cultivar is a very special tree worthy of planting for future generations. Give it room to reach its full potential - you won't be sorry. A tree to laugh and love under on a hot summer's day.

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Tulip Tree. A magnificent specimen tree that is worthy of planting. Strong straight trunk and attractive large, lobed, variegated green and yellow leaves that turn deeper yellow in autumn. The flowers which may take a few years to appear are an unusual green and orange colour. Est.10yr.growth.

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Tulip Tree. An attractive tall upright tree that has distinctive lobed leaves. In the spring it flowers with unusual tulip shaped green blooms with orange markings. An excellent paddock tree with mellow yellow autumn foliage. May take some years to flower but worth the wait. Deciduous. Est 10yr.growth.

The Liriodendron is a close relative of the Magnolia and likes the same type of deep acid soil. It is more tolerant of moisture than the Magnolia. A perfect memorial tree to celebrate a birth. Give this tree the space it deserves to reach its full magnificence.

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Raised in NZ by Vance Hooper this hybrid will flower from a young age. Its growth habit is shrub like but with upright growing branches. The spring flowers are large and a rich deep violet red shade. Dark green foliage. Plant in a wind free spot in acid soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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A magnificent Felix Jury hybrid that will flower well from a young age for those of you who want instant gratification. The flowers are large with lilac-pink exteriors and pale pink interiors and appear in late winter. Happiest in a sheltered spot and acid soil. Est.10yr.growth.

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A NZ hybrid with blooms of immense proportions. Up to 36cm! Simply breath taking when in full bloom. The flowers are pink on the outside and pure white inside. As the blooms are so large it is important to plant in a sheltered position to avoid wind damage. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.