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Tulip Tree - Liriodendron tulipifera
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Tulip Tree - Liriodendron tulipifera
Few deciduous trees command a landscape with the authority of Liriodendron tulipifera. A rapid-growing, long-lived specimen reaching 15–20m, it delivers architectural scale, distinctive spring flowering, and a reliable golden autumn display that few trees can match at this size.
Why Tulip Tree
Scale and speed: One of the fastest-growing large-canopy trees available, adding up to 1m per year under good conditions.
Distinctive flowering: Tulip-shaped yellow-green blooms with a deep orange centre appear in late spring, remarkable at canopy height on a mature specimen.
Autumn colour: Foliage transitions to a clean, rich golden yellow, consistent and dependable across temperate climates.
Structural longevity: A multi-generational tree with a strong central leader and broad, ordered canopy that improves with age.
Low intervention: Established specimens require minimal ongoing maintenance, making them well suited to large-scale professional landscapes.
Ideal Applications
Prestige shade canopy: Provides immediate, generous coverage across large residential or commercial properties.
Formal avenue planting: Consistent form and upright habit make it a strong candidate for boulevard or driveway applications.
Windbreak and screening: Height and density offer meaningful protection across exposed sites and large land holdings.
Specimen feature planting: Placed as a standalone focal point, a mature tree creates immediate visual hierarchy within any landscape composition.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Deep, moist, well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil; avoid waterlogged or highly alkaline conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until well established, particularly during hot or dry periods. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and protect the root system.
Plant Details
Height: 20–35m
Width: 10–15m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern North America
Flower Colour: Yellow-green with orange markings
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
