Liriodendron tulipifera - Plug/Celgrown

Description
These produce green-brown, conical fruits from September onwards.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive golden-yellow autumn colouring * thermophilic

Leaves
Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Tulip tree is broad and ovoid in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to January.

Care
- Pruning and sawing wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Pruning should never be carried out in spring: The wounds bleed very heavily, weakening the tree.

Flower
The yellow-green, cup-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

fruit
The green-brown, cone-shaped fruits of Liriodendron tulipifera are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Liriodendron tulipifera is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.