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Liriodendron trees are easily distinguishable from other tree types as they have highly distinctive leaves that are four lobed with a cut notch across the top apex of the leaf. The leaves are also fairly large in size and produce a good autumn colour which is usually orange or yellow. There are two species within the genus, and the genus comes from the Magnoliaceae family. The two varieties of Liriodendron are Liriodendron Chinensis and Liriodendron Tulipifera. The common name of 'Tulip Tree' comes from the fact that the flowers have a very strong resemblance to tulip flowers, and this feature makes the tree highly popular with gardeners worldwide.
The 'Chinensis' species are native to China and the Tulipifera species are native to North America. The North American species are now commonly planted in the UK, and they are often used in parkland planting and as ornamental trees in larger gardens. More accessible forms of the Liriodendron Tulipifera have been made available, like the Fastigiata variety, to make it suitable for smaller spaces. Although Liriodendron trees are not primarily planted for their woodwork uses, they are often utilised for this purpose in their native area of North America. The wood is commonly used for making indoor furniture, although its fine and grainy texture makes it largely unsuitable for outdoor purposes.
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Liriodendron Fastigiata
Upright Tulip Tree
Common Name: Upright Tulip Tree Latin Name: Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Fastigiata’ Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June /Yellow-green tulip like flowers. (On mature trees) Hardiness: Fully hardy Height and spread in 20 years: 10m/4m Special features: A neat columnar form and beautiful summer flowers when mature This tree is an upright form of the highly popular Liriodendron Tulipifera and it maintains a near and slender habit as it matures. The large green leaves have a glossy shine to them and they produce a fantastic yellow colour in autumn before falling. The leaves are highly distinguishable from any other leaf shape, as the apex is absent on the tip of the leaves, so instead of pointing outwards at the tip of the leaf is actually points inwards. The flowers are also very special; they appear when the tree is mature, which can take about 20 years, but when they do arrive they are very special indeed. The flowers are tulip-shaped and yellow-green in colour, with bands of orange and red on the external petals. This is a highly ornamental garden tree which looks great when planted as a lawn specimen, so that its unique foliage and flowers can be appreciated.
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