This large deciduous tree has a stout trunk with ascending branches that form a pyramidal to conical habit. It has dark green lobed leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn and the orange marked, green cup-shaped flowers appear singularly during spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Liriodendron tulipifera Is naturally found in eastern North America and in the wild may attain a hight of 58m (190ft) but is normally smaller under cultivation.

It prefers an open sunny position and grows in moist well-drained fertile slightly acidic soil and is frost resistant but drought tender.

The Tulip Tree is grown for its flowers and autumn foliage colour. It is planted in parks or large gardens as a lawn specimen for shade or used along borders. It is suitable for low-mountain regions and establishes in 3 to 6 years. The timber is used for carving, boat construction and in buildings. ID 347

Liriodendron (li-ree-ō-DEN-dron) tulipifera (tew-lip-i-fe-ra)

Magnoliaceae (mag-NOL-ee-AY-see-ee)