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LIRIODENDRON TULIPFERA TULIP TREE In new zealand

LIRIODENDRON TULIPFERA - TULIP TREE

A broad, conical and tall tree with large green tulip shaped leaves that change to a golden yellow in winter. The trunk is clear and straight with a light brown colour. An ideal large specimen tree it is much loved for the autumn colour of buttery yellow and its uniquely shaped leaves. It does very well in fertile soils of large gardens or parks but requires free draining soils.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Screening an avenue planting
Autumn colour
Ornamental texture     
 
15 year height
10-12m

Mature height
20m

Soil conditions
Fertile, well drained, moist soils

Wind
Wind resistant

Light
Full sun or semi shade    
Tree Shape
Tall, conical

Seasonal
Deciduous

Autumn colour
Buttery yellow colour

Flower
Greenish-yellow tulip shaped flowers

Origin
China and North America

Available grades
15lt, 45lt, 160lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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