Liriodendron × sinoamericanum

Trees

A vigorous, deciduous tree up to 30m in height, with grey-bown bark and large, dark green foliage emerging from long, yellowish buds, which turn to bright yellow in the autumn. Large, attractive, cup-shaped yellow and orange flowers appear in spring

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Higher than 12 metres

Max Spread

wider than 8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Magnoliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow as specimen tree in lime-free soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural

Pruning

pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus