'mediopictum' (also known as 'aureopictum'). Leaves alternate, squarish with a pair of lobes on each margin; Perfect for plant enthusiasts and gardeners!
Discover 33 fascinating facts about the tulip tree, from its unique flowers to its historical significance. Other characteristics include conelike clusters of terminally winged fruits, aromatic purplish brown twigs with winter buds resembling a duck’s bill, and a straight trunk with an oblong crown. Tulip trees make magnificently shaped specimen trees, and are very large, growing to about 35 m (110 ft) in good soil.
With its tulip shaped flowers, distinctive leaves, and stately, straight trunk, this native giant brings drama, beauty, and real ecological value to large gardens and landscapes. The tree is hardy, grows quite large (to 80' tall) and is deemed handsome even by those observers who generally decry variegated plants.