A very special deciduous tree with a upright columnar habit, of the magnolia family. The distinctive fresh green foliage is large and lobed and turns a warm golden yellow in autumn. The summer flowers are fabulous and tulip shaped, hence the trees common "The Tulip Tree". The tree is deep rooted, preferring a well-drained and slightly acidic soil, in a sunny location with part shade.

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aka Tulip Tree

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 (fastigate) 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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aka Tulip Tree

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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aka Tulip Tree

Tulip Tree. A magnificent specimen tree that is worthy of planting. Strong straight trunk pyramidal form and attractive large, lobed, green and leaves that turn deeper yellow in autumn. In the spring it flowers with unusual tulip shaped green blooms with orange markings. A great paddock tree. 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.