Liriodendron tulipifera — Tulip Tree

A fairly frequent 17th-century introduction from America.

The distinctive shape of the alternate leaves is unmistakeable. The buds are also distinctive, large and flat like flippers. Yellowish tulip-like flowers are produced in warm summers, and give rise to pointed, magnolia-like fruit.

‘Aureomarginatum’ has young leaves with yellow margins.

 
 

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