TREE OF THE MONTH – April

TREE OF THE MONTH – Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera (April)

Large, bright green leaves soften to a mellow yellow in the autumn with interesting, tulip-like blooms appearing in June and July… a sure favourite with the honey bees and butterflies.

Relatively fast growing, especially on fertile, well drained soils, the Tulip Tree can reach plus of 30m in maturity so is suited to larger gardens, parklands and arboretums.

The striking flowers of the Liriodendron tulipifera measure 6cm across, and have both male (pollen producing) stamens as well as female (pollen receiving) pistils. The fruits are woody, brown, cone-like structures and the seeds that develop along the central axis, are winged.

*** See the planting team at work here: https://fb.watch/qwhlQIovyX/

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Whether you would like an exciting centre-piece for your garden, a commemorative tree to remember a loved one by, a gorgeous Wisteria heralding the onset of late Spring, interesting driveway hedging or roadside screening, a tree-lined walk-way to open up a vista, or a bespoke tailor-made design by Hugo, please CONTACT US to discuss your desires. We will source, deliver and install many varieties of gift trees, and shrubs, for your individual project, of all imaginable sizes - anything from the adaptable Field Maple; stunning in autumn, a contorted corkscrew Hazel in a terracotta pot on the terrace, an eye catching white stemmed Birch (or three) on the horizon, a pretty weeping Cherry cascading beside a water feature, or a characterful Olive Tree overlooking your estate. Please ask us! With over thirty five years planting knowledge on the Chiltern Hills and soils of the surrounding areas, expert advice is guaranteed. Allow us to inspire you!