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Julie Bawden-Davis
Plant Care Guide
Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

Native to Eastern U.S., but grows well in Southern California, where it is deciduous and provides an autumn show with yellow leaves every fall. Greenish-yellow, 1-inch-wide flowers appear on mature trees in late spring but are often concealed by leaves. Tree needs ample room to grow, as it quickly reaches 60 to 80 feet and spreads 40 feet.

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Buy

When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!

January
Buy when available via mail-order, or if you can locate one at your local nursery.

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

January
Plant in a full sun location with rich, well-draining soil that is neutral to slightly acidic.

Sow Seeds

When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

Water

Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?

January
In the absence of rainfall, water every two to three weeks to maintain moist but not soggy soil.

Prune

When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?

January
Prune to shape when dormant, if not done last month.

Mulch

Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?

January
Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark under the tree out past the drip-line.

Protect

When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?

Pest/Disease Inspection

What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?

Treat for Pest/Disease

How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?

Transplant

When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?

January
Transplant in a full sun location with rich, well-draining soil that is neutral to slightly acidic.

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

Harvest

When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?

Special requirements

Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?