Liriodendron Species, Chinese Tulip Tree

Liriodendronchinense

Genus
Liriodendron (ly-ree-oh-DEN-dron)
Species
chinense (chi-NEN-see)
Synonym
Liriodendron tulipifera var. chinense
Liriodendron tulipifera var. sinense
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Toano, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Richmond, VA (Zone 7a) | June 2014 | positive

Very fast growing, with huge leaves, especially when compared to our native version of Liriodendron. New growth is a rich red/burgundy. ...Read More

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Atmore, AL (Zone 8b) | November 2005 | neutral

If this tree escaped into the wild, would most people be able to tell the differance between it and the american version?

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

Fall color is a mild yellow. Great shade tree. Flowers best in warmer climates. Requires moist, well-drained soil.

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Chinese counterpart to the N American tulip tree, Liliodendron tulipa (or close). Flowers about 3" in diameter. Tree grows up to 80' in...Read More

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