Liriodendron tulip. 'Snowbird' - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The Tulip tree 'Snowbird' (Liriodendron tulipifera) is a pyramidal tree with decorative, green-brown, conical fruits. It produces yellow-green/orange spotted, cup-shaped flowers in June. The Tulip tree 'Snowbird' also has egg-shaped, yellow-green variegated leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * thermophilic

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Tulip tree 'Snowbird' are yellow-green variegated, ovate, alternate, lobed. Tulip tree 'Snowbird' is bright golden yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Tulip tree 'Snowbird' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Tulip tree 'Snowbird' is a pyramidal growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 12 metres.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Tulip tree 'Snowbird' sets beautiful accents together with: Bibernell rose.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to January.

Care
- Pruning and sawing wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Pruning should never be carried out in spring: The wounds bleed very heavily, weakening the tree.

Flower
The yellow-green/orange spotted, cup-shaped flowers appear in June.

Fruit
The green-brown, cone-shaped fruits of Liriodendron tulipifera 'Snowbird' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Snowbird' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.