The Craigtoun Tree Trail starts at the Wishing Well, where you will find our first specimen - a Tulip Tree.

• Deciduous tree (loses its leaves in winter)

• Yellow / green banded orange flowers resembling tulips

• Look out for the flowers in June, often at the top of the tree

• Member of the magnolia family

• Native to eastern North America

• Maximum height - 36m

• Distinctive butter yellow leaves in autumn

Tulipwood is strong and easy to work and was used by the first North American settlers to make dug-out boats. Used extensively in the library of the Glasgow School of Art building, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.