CATTON ARBORETUM
Liriodendron tulipifera Aureomarginata
Common name: Tulip tree
Year planted: 2023
Country of origin: Eastern USA from Florida to Nova Scotia
Year introduced: The plain leaved Tulip tree was brought to the uk in mid 17C following an expedition by John Tradescant who was the head gardener to Charles 1st
Description: Liriodendron tulipifera Aureomarginata is a variegated form of Liriodendron produced in 1903. This Cultivar grows at a slower rate than its parent plant and is a vigorous deciduous tree with attractively lobed leaves. It displays green and orange tulip-shaped flowers in Summer and grows up to 12m in 20-50 years. The plant enjoys moist but well drained , acid to neutral soil. It enjoys full Sun or partial shade but can be prone to Honey Fungus. It has a hardiness rating of H6 (-20 to -15). tolerating severe frost and colder temperatures.
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Tree number: 2
Year planted: 2023
Country of origin: Eastern USA from Florida to Nova Scotia
Year introduced: The plain leaved Tulip tree was brought to the uk in mid 17C following an expedition by John Tradescant who was the head gardener to Charles 1st
Description: Liriodendron tulipifera Aureomarginata is a variegated form of Liriodendron produced in 1903. This Cultivar grows at a slower rate than its parent plant and is a vigorous deciduous tree with attractively lobed leaves. It displays green and orange tulip-shaped flowers in Summer and grows up to 12m in 20-50 years. The plant enjoys moist but well drained , acid to neutral soil. It enjoys full Sun or partial shade but can be prone to Honey Fungus. It has a hardiness rating of H6 (-20 to -15). tolerating severe frost and colder temperatures.
what3words: reverted.composed.smile
Tree number: 2
