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European Mountain Ash vs Tulip Poplar

Sorbus aucuparia

Liriodendron tulipifera

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European Mountain Ash
Tulip Poplar

European Mountain Ash is an attractive, ornamental tree. This medium-sized tree produces tiny white-yellow flowers in the spring and decorative clusters of small red/orange berries in the summer. Its bitter fruit is often used to make Rowan Jelly, is a traditional garnish for wild game and venison. Ideal for residential lots, European Mountain Ash will attracts birds to your property.

Tulip Poplar is the perfect shade tree for wide open spaces. It has a shallow and extensive root system, so ensure you give it space to grow. The attractive and showy, yellow-orange, tulip shaped flowers are where this tree gets its name.

Tulip Poplar is somewhat rare in Canada but highly sought after as it is difficult to grow. Does best in a moist, well-drained soil.

EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH QUICK FACTS

TULIP POPLAR QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Fall colour: reddish-orange
Berries: bunches of berries
Flowers: small white flowers in clusters
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low





Other Names: quickbeam, rowan