Liriodendron Species, Chinese Tulip Tree

Very fast growing, with huge leaves, especially when compared to our native version of Liriodendron. New growth is a rich red/burgundy. ...Read More Unfortunately, not resistant to introduced Asian pests such as Japanese beetles and Asiatic garden beetles, which have ravaged both my native and Chinese Liriodendrons.

If this tree escaped into the wild, would most people be able to tell the differance between it and the american version?

Fall color is a mild yellow. Great shade tree. Flowers best in warmer climates. Requires moist, well-drained soil.

Chinese counterpart to the N American tulip tree, Liliodendron tulipa (or close). Flowers about 3" in diameter. Tree grows up to 80' in...Read More China... not sure about US. Tolerates zone 9b, but don't have information on other zone hardiness.