Liriodendron chinense Native Taiwan and the Philippines

Taiwan and the Philippines

including paved and exposed sites

matching the shoots of the tree

Does well on all free-draining soils and exposed sites but must have sunlight

The glossy dark-green foliage takes on a superb reddish-purple glow in autumn

Liriodendron chinense Native Taiwan and the PhilippinesThe Chinese tulip tree is similar to its North American relative, but of slightly smaller stature and with larger more deeply lobed leaves, glaucus beneath. The young leaves and twigs emerge purple, shifting to green as they mature. Brilliant yellow autumn colours. The tulip shaped flowers are slightly smaller, appearing only on older trees. RHS hardiness rating: H5