The Chinese tulip tree typically starts flowering in April.
Chinese tulip tree
Liriodendron chinense
The Chinese tulip tree (Liriodendron chinense) is an ornamental tree native to China and Korea. It is a large, deciduous tree that grows up to 30 meters in height with a broad, pyramidal crown. Its leaves are distinctive in that they have four lobes and are lobed like a tulip. Its bark is smooth and grey with bright yellow flowers appearing in spring. Its wood is strong and its timber is used for furniture and construction. It seeds in the fall and will tolerate a range of soil conditions making it a great choice for gardens or as a street tree.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Olive green with yellow at base Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Acidic, Well-drained
Fruits:
green,brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The Chinese tulip tree (Liriodendron chinense) should be watered deeply once per week, during the active growing season. Water thoroughly until the soil is moist, but not soggy. During periods of extreme heat, it’s wise to water twice per week. As with most plants, Mulching will help the Chinese tulip tree retain moisture. In the winter, you should water the Chinese tulip tree much less. It should be watered lightly only when the top inch of soil looks dry.
sunlight
Chinese tulip trees should be planted in areas that receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day. For optimal growth, they should receive 12-14 hours of sunlight each day during the growing season and as much available sunlight as possible during the winter. During periods of extended sunlight, it is important to provide adequate light protection to ensure the leaves do not become burned. This tree is cold-hardy but does best during the warmer months of the year.
pruning
The Chinese tulip tree (Liriodendron chinense) should be pruned twice a year, once in late winter and again in late summer. Late winter pruning should involve removing any dead, diseased, and damaged branches as well as crossing or rubbing branches. Pruning away any branches that are growing too wide can also be done at this time. Late summer pruning should involve removing any shoots that are competing with the desired shape and size of the tree.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The Chinese tulip tree typically blooms in late spring and early summer, so the months to start harvesting the fruits would be June, July, and August.
