Liriodendron tulipifera 'Variegata' (Variegated Tulip Tree)
Michael's Opinion
A magnificent tree growing 20 -25 m in height with a width of 10-15 m. It flourishes in well drained soils.
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Liriodendron |
| Species | tulipifera |
| Cultivar | 'Variegata' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 25 |
| Height | 20 - 25 m |
| Spread | 10 - 15 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This magnificent tree flourishes in well drained soil and needs lots of space to grow. It has a yellow greenish flower which takes up to 5 years of growth to flower. It has grayish brown bark and a variegated yellow and greenish leaf. |
| ID Characteristic | Oval or pyramidal at a young age and become irregular as it matures. It has yellow greenish flowers , greyish brown bark, 20 - 25 m high and 10 - 15 m wide (It has variegated leaves, green inside with a yellow border). |
| Shape | Oval or pyramidal at a young age and becoming irregular as it matures. |
| Landscape | Not a tree for a small property. Requires a lot of space. A magnificent tree, great for shade. |
| Pests | Aphids, scale deposits which support the growth of sooty mold. Resistent to gypsy moth. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario. Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Greyish brown, rounded to flatten ridges which are separated by crevices. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Greenish to reddish brown covered with a bloom, white spotted. |
| Leaf Description | Variegated green inside yellow-whitish border. 8-12 cm long and wide with long petioles 5-7cm. The leaves are also a tulip shape. |
| Flower Description | Yellowish greenish flower 4-6 cm high, 2 - 4 cm wide. Resembles a tulip flower. Flowers may be to early June, may be slow to flower from seed. |
| Fruit Description | Elongated 2-5 cm in length brown in colour, hard, woody type surface capsule. |
| Colour Description | Bark, greyish brown, leafs have green inside with yellow border and yellow greenish flowers. |
| Texture Description | Medium to fine texture. |
Photographs
Westonbrit, June 2014.
Autumn leaves.