Liriodendron chinense
Tulip Tree
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Tulip Tree (Liriodendron chinense) - Description
Liriodendron chinense, the Chinese tulip tree, is Asia's native species in the Liriodendron genus. This native of central and southern China grows in the provinces of Anhui, Guangxi, Jiangsu, Fujian, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Zhejiang, Sichuan and Yunnan, and also locally in northern Vietnam. Protected populations occur in the Tianmushan National Reserve[1], Huangshan[2], Wuyi Shan[3], and Badagongshan Nature Reserve[4].
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron chinense) - Blooming
Generally does not bloom until 12 to 15 years old. Bears cup-like green flowers followed by fruits. Foliage turns yellow in fall.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron chinense) - Growth
Tulip Trees are fast growing upwards to 80 ft. tall and eventually to 40 ft. wide. Liriodendron works well as a specimen tree. Species grow the best in full sun or partial shade.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron chinense) - Planting
Needs plenty of space to grow. Plant as a lawn tree or shade tree with little competition from other trees or structures.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron chinense) - Pest
Scale insects, weevils, borers, leaf miners, mealybugs, aphids, and lesion nematode. Other problems include sooty mold, butt rot, wilt, dieback, and anthracnose.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron chinense) - Interesting facts
Liriodendron is endemic to the woodlands of China, Vietnam, and North America. Sometimes still known as "Canoewood" the trunk of the tree used to be used to make dugout canoes.
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron chinense) - Soil and irrigation
Tulip Trees do best in deep but well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Alkaline soils can impose some nutrient deficiencies.
