This large vigorous tree has a grey furrowed trunk with spreading branches that form a narrow rounded crown. It has large lobed dark green tulip-shaped leaves that turn golden yellow during autumn and the greenish upright cup-shape flowers appear during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Liriodendron chinense is naturally found from China to Vietnam growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Chinese Tulip Tree is a quick growing tree that is used as a specimen or for shade in mountain gardens or parks. It has excellent foliage colour in autumn and is used in border planting. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. The timber is used in construction work. ID 1278

Liriodendron(li-ree-ô-DEN-dron) chinense(chin-EN-see)

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