In May, the Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) comes into bloom. This large deciduous tree is native to the Atlantic coast of the United States and can grow to over 40 metres in height. Its tulip-like flowers are greenish-yellow with orange hues, blending in with the foliage. The tree was probably introduced to Europe by the English in the second half of the 17th century. The exact date of its introduction to Italy is unknown. However, we do know that a specimen was planted in the Giardino dei Semplici in Florence in 1802.
The photo shows an avenue of around 60 Tulip trees on top of Lucca’s Renaissance city wall.
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