Tulip tree.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Mittel

Pflanzenart

Deciduous tree

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

70 to 90 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 4 bis 9

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

Plant this tree in a spot with deep, moist soil to keep it happy. Watch for yellowing leaves during dry spells, as it really dislikes drought. Keep an eye out for aphids or scale insects that might settle on the foliage.

Gießen

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially while the tree is getting established.

Düngen

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer once in early spring before new growth starts.

Schneiden

Prune during the dormant winter months to remove dead or crossing branches.

Umtopfen

This tree is best suited for the ground, but if kept in a container, move it to a larger pot every few years.

Boden

Deep, moist, well drained loam

Boden-pH

Acidic to neutral

Temperatur

-30 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 100 to 200 years

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non toxic, but ingestion of large amounts of bark or leaves is not recommended.

Kinder

The winged seeds can be a choking hazard if swallowed by small children.

Kontaktallergene

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen may cause seasonal allergies for some people during the bloom period.

Essbarkeit

The bark and flowers are not considered edible and may cause stomach upset.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Distinctive four lobed tulip shaped leaves
• Large greenish yellow flowers with orange bands
• Straight tall trunk with furrowed bark
• Cone like fruit clusters persist in winter

Höhe

18 bis 30m

Breite

9 bis 15m

Blätter

green, yellow, deciduous

Blüten

green, yellow, orange, 5 bis 10cm

Früchte

brown, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Tulip tree scale — Small insects that suck sap from branches and cause honeydew buildup.
• Aphids — Tiny insects that cluster on leaves and secrete sticky honeydew.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings

Pflanzzeit

Spring, Autumn

Überwinterung

No special care is needed as it is fully hardy in its native range.

Im Kübel

It is not suitable for containers due to its massive size and deep root system.

Plant shade tolerant shrubs underneath to create a layered forest effect.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Gewöhnliche Judasbaum — It thrives in the dappled shade provided by the larger tulip tree.
• Flowering dogwood — These understory trees benefit from the protection of the tulip tree canopy.

Ähnliche Arten

• Magnolia grandiflora — Both are members of the Magnoliaceae family with similar flower structures.

Botanisches

Familie

Magnoliaceae

Gattung

Liriodendron

Ordnung

Magnoliales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Eastern North America

Artenschutz

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

It thrives in deep, rich forest soils and is a pioneer species in disturbed areas.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, larval host plant

Bestäuber

Bienen, Käfer, Kolibris

Verwendung

shade tree, timber, honey production

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

How fast does it grow?

It is a fast growing tree that can add several feet of height each year under good conditions.

Does it need a lot of water?

It prefers deep, moist, well drained soil and does not tolerate drought well.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Liriodendron comes from the Greek words for lily and tree, while tulipifera refers to the tulip like shape of the flowers.

Gut zu wissen

• The flowers are often hidden by the dense canopy.
• It is the state tree of Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
• The wood is often called yellow poplar.
• It grows very rapidly when young.