Tulip poplar 'Aureomarginatum'

Liriodendron tulipifera

How to grow Tulip poplar 'Aureomarginatum'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Aureomarginatum is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 4.5 and 7.5 as Aureomarginatum likes to be in moderately acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Aureomarginatum from seed

90% of seeds are not viable, and germination rate is low. However,seedlings do appear around a mature tree

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Aureomarginatum

As a mature tree it is tall with a wide spread, so choose the site with this in mind. Plant out late autumn or early spring and water regularly through the first summer. Protect from grazing animals

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Aureomarginatum is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Aureomarginatum

Tulip poplar Aureomarginatum Etymology

‘aureomarginatum’ means gold edged

Other Names for Tulip poplar 'Aureomarginatum'

Tulip poplar, tulip magnolia