Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer'

Pyramidal to broad conical growth habit
Cup-shaped tulip-like flowers bloom after the leaves are fully developed
Flowers are yellow with an orange band at the base of each petal
Four-lobed bright green leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall
Bloom Time: Late spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
6-7 m

SPREAD:
4-5 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Intriguing flowers are usually found high up in the branches frequently hidden by the leaves. Lingering groupings of samaras (seed bearers) add winter interest.

Additional Notes about Little Volunteer Tulip Tree:

'Little Volunteer' is said to be 1/3 the size of the species in ultimate height, width, and even leaf size.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Slow
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Pyramidal/Columnar
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Golden

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen