Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’
Tulip Tree
The leaves are bordered with bright yellow, turning greenish yellow in late summer. Height after 10 years over 6m. Read more
Attributes
- Deciduous
- Tree shape: Standard
- Size: Large
- Leaf colour: Yellow / Green
- Flower colour: Green
- Open space planting
- Flowering month: June
- Replacement prune
- Needs well-draining site
- Variegated foliage
- Chalk tolerant
- Prefers acid soil
- Scented flowers
- Award-winning
Description: 'Aureomarginatum' is more of a slow growing variery and has a narrower crown that later widens. In spring the foliage appears dark green with light yellow marinated edges. These leaves are saddle-shaped, much like a maple leaf, they turn golden yellow and coppery brown in the autumn and fall with the frosts. The tulip shaped flowers are produced in June and July on mature trees. Petals are greenish white with an orange spot at the base with their edges, overlapping giving it the cup shape. Flowers are followed by dry, scaly, oblong, cone-shaped brown fruits, each bearing numerous winged seeds.
History: Introduced to the United Kingdom in 1903.
Liriodendron Growing Tips: Requires a moist fertile soil, ideally slightly acidic, prefers deep loam that will not dry out. Plant in full sun or part shade. If you need to shape the plant do so in late winter. This may reduce the number of flowers in the current season so to avoid this you may prune it right after flowering – in mid-summer.
Height and Spread (after 10 years): 7m x 4m