Liriodendron

The genus Liriodendron (Liriodendron) consists of only 2 species of deciduous trees. One of them, the tulip tree, or Liriodendron tulipifera, is widely distributed. The name translates as "tree with lilies" ("liriodendron"), on which" tulips "("tulipifera") grow. The plant is characterized by the appearance in May-June on the branches of single flowers of a typical tulip shape. These fragrant flowers are invisible, because they are located on the top of the plant; from the outside they are greenish in color and only from the inside they turn orange. Plants begin to bloom only at the 16th year of life. The leaves are also quite special: regular, with long petioles and a three-lobed leaf plate, the central lobe is truncated, with an even edge. They are a beautiful light green color, which changes in autumn to a magnificent golden yellow, and then the leaves fall off. At the same time, the flowers turn into fruits in the form of a 5-7. 5-centimeter spruce cone. Erect trunk with a uniform branching can reach significant sizes. American Indians hollow out their canoes from the trunk of this tree. The bark is light, reticulated, and the branches are sinuous. If you slightly break a green twig, it emits a pleasant aroma. The wood is similar to poplar, light yellow in color, clean, used for making furniture, boats and ships, musical instruments and for finishing works. In addition, the bark contains the substance Liriodendron, which has antipyretic and cardiotonic properties.

The genus Liriodendron (Liriodendron) consists of only 2 species of deciduous trees. One of them, the tulip tree, or Liriodendron tulipifera, is widely distributed. The name translates as "tree with lilies" ("liriodendron"), on which" tulips "("tulipifera") grow. The plant is characterized by the appearance in May-June on the branches of single flowers of a typical tulip shape.

These fragrant flowers are invisible, because they are located on the top of the plant; from the outside they are greenish in color and only from the inside they turn orange. Plants begin to bloom only at the 16th year of life. The leaves are also quite special: regular, with long petioles and a three-lobed leaf plate, the central lobe is truncated, with an even edge. They are a beautiful light green color, which changes in autumn to a magnificent golden yellow, and then the leaves fall off. At the same time, the flowers turn into fruits in the form of a 5-7. 5-centimeter spruce cone. Erect trunk with a uniform branching can reach significant sizes. American Indians hollow out their canoes from the trunk of this tree. The bark is light, reticulated, and the branches are sinuous. If you slightly break a green twig, it emits a pleasant aroma. The wood is similar to poplar, light yellow in color, clean, used for making furniture, boats and ships, musical instruments and for finishing works. In addition, the bark contains the substance Liriodendron, which has antipyretic and cardiotonic properties.

Cultivation

Liriodendron tulip can be cultivated in pots or containers only at an early stage (up to a height of 1-1. 5 m), then it should be planted in the garden. It is easy to grow and is widely used in parks and gardens due to its beautiful flowers and foliage and elegant appearance. It is planted in the fall, and in colder areas - in the spring. This plant is quite demanding of the soil, which must be fertile and olive.

Liriodendron tulip can be cultivated in pots or containers only at an early stage (up to a height of 1-1. 5 m), then it should be planted in the garden.

It is easy to grow and is widely used in parks and gardens due to its beautiful flowers and foliage and elegant appearance.

It is planted in the fall, and in colder areas - in the spring. This plant is quite demanding of the soil, which must be fertile and olive.

Location

Liriodendron tulip prefers open sun, but successfully grows in partial shade.

Temperature

This is a fairly stable tree, well tolerates even severe frost.

Reproduction

Liriodendrons are simply propagated by seed. They are sown in boxes in the fall in sandy, well-drained soil and placed in a cool, moderately moist place. When the seedlings develop to a height of 15 cm by May-June of the following year, they are transplanted one at a time into containers with a diameter of 10 cm. In the following April, seedlings can be planted in open ground or kept in larger containers until transplanting to a permanent planting site in 3-4 years. Another method of reproduction is by layering in March-April from young plants with long flexible branches still located close to the ground. The branch is bent down to the ground, slightly dug in, leaving the apical part on top, and wait for rooting. After that, the new plant is separated from the mother plant. Liriodendrons can also be propagated by air layers, but this method is rarely used.

Liriodendrons are simply propagated by seed. They are sown in boxes in the fall in sandy, well-drained soil and placed in a cool, moderately moist place. When the seedlings develop to a height of 15 cm by May-June of the following year, they are transplanted one at a time into containers with a diameter of 10 cm. In the following April, seedlings can be planted in open ground or kept in larger containers until transplanting to a permanent planting site in 3-4 years.

Another method of reproduction is by layering in March-April from young plants with long flexible branches still located close to the ground. The branch is bent down to the ground, slightly dug in, leaving the apical part on top, and wait for rooting. After that, the new plant is separated from the mother plant.

Liriodendrons can also be propagated by air layers, but this method is rarely used.

Diseases

The genus Liriodendron is quite resistant to pests and diseases. In the case of aphid infestation, which, however, is rare, young plants can easily be sprayed with anti-aphid drugs, the treatment of adult trees is much more difficult and much more expensive. In this case, pruning the most affected parts is recommended. Some herbicides used to keep the soil clean can damage the foliage, so you should not carry out such treatment near the plant.

Acquisition

You should choose well-formed, but not very large plants, because their root system is not yet too overgrown, and it is easier to plant seedlings in a permanent place - they will better transfer the transplant. The time to buy liriodendrons and plant them in a permanent place is autumn or late winter.