Liriodendron tulipifera 'Mediopictum' (v)
An upright, deciduous tree with lobed, green leaves marked with an irregular central yellow streak or blotch. The side lobes of the leaves of this cultivar are often absent. Mature specimens produce tulip-shaped flowers in summer
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow Variegated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Orange | Green Yellow Variegated | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Liriodendron are vigorous deciduous trees with attractively lobed leaves and green and orange, tulip-shaped flowers in summer; good autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as specimen tree in lime-free soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Grow as specimen tree in lime-free soil in sun or partial shade
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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