Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' - narrow, upright habit

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' - narrow, upright habit

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'

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(Fastigiate Tulip Tree) Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' is a very narrow, columnar form of the American tulip tree with large plate-like leaves which turn butter-yellow in autumn before they fall.

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A very narrow, columnar form of the American tulip tree with large plate-like leaves which turn butter-yellow in autumn before they fall. Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' tends to produce flowers slightly earlier then the classic Liriodendron tulipifera, at between 15 - 20 years of age!

The very narrow habit makes Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' more suitable for smaller areas and woodland gardens.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' does generally not grow well in dry soils, prone to drying out in summer.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: June - July.
Flower Colour: Yellowish-green with orange markings
Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
Habit: Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' grows to be a medium sized or eventually large tree with a narrow, upright form.
- Height: 20 m (65 ft). (up to 4 m in 10 years)
- Spread: 5 m (16 ft). (1 m in 10 years)

Notes: Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' will produce better quality, larger leaves in a position sheltered from strong winds.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Medium (8m - 15m), Tree - Large (15m+)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Habit - Narrow, Foliage - Unusual Shape

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