Liriodendron chinense Winter evergreen leaves provide lovely year-round

evergreen leaves provide lovely year-round colour

turn golden-yellow in autumn alongside the winged fruit which is typical of the species

initially narrow in habit but becoming broader with maturity

It is one of the last to drop its leaves in autumn

deep furrows

Liriodendron chinense Winter evergreen leaves provide lovely year-roundThe Chinese tulip tree is similar to its North American relative, but of slightly smaller stature and with larger more deeply lobed leaves, glaucus beneath. The young leaves and twigs emerge purple, shifting to green as they mature. Brilliant yellow autumn colours. The tulip shaped flowers are slightly smaller, appearing only on older trees. RHS hardiness rating: H5