Liriodendron chinense – Chinese tulip tree

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Liriodendron chinense – Chinese tulip tree

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A medium-sized tree from Central China Seldom grows taller than 10 m when cultivated. Young twigs are a purplish colour. Old twigs pass through brown to grey. The trunk is also grey and develops shallow grooves with increasing age. The leaves are larger than those of L. tulipifera. They are 4-lobed and the lobes are rounded. The top is straight or incised with a V. The leaves are approx. 10 - 20 cm long and wide and have a blue-green underside. The flowers are narrower and smaller (approx. 3 - 4 cm) than those of L. tulipifera. They have a green exterior and a yellow interior. The conical fruit consists of many winged nutlets pressed together in a spiral. The tree favours deep loose soil. The branches of L. chinense freeze in severe winters.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
7 - 10 (15) m
Crown
round, open, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey bark, shallow grooves, twigs purplish-brown
Leaf
4-lobed, green, 10 - 20 cm
Flowers
tulip-shaped, green with yellow, Ø approx. 4 cm, May/June
Fruits
conical fruits up to 10 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
humid and rich
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
8 (-12,2 to -6,7 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Central China
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving can withstand wind 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green yellow May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Liriodendron chinense

Liriodendron chinense can eventually reach a height of 7 - 10 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Liriodendron chinense is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 7 - 10 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Liriodendron chinense is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Liriodendron chinense with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Liriodendron chinense blooms in may.
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