Monday, 12 October 2015

Liriodendron tulipifera


  • Common Name - tulip tree 
  • Botanical Name - Liriodendron tulipifera
  • Family - Magnoliaceae
  • Bark - moderately fissured
  • Leaf - simple, lobed, pinnate veins, ovate shape, deep sinuses, entire margins 
  • Flower - solitary magnolia-like flowers, higher areas on tree, May - June 
  • Bud - alternate
  • Fruit - samara , September - October
  • Habit - spreading
  • Form - oval
  • Size - >30 m
  • Culture - acidic well drained soil, full sun

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