European Mountain Ash vs Tulip Poplar - TreeTime.ca

European Mountain Ash vs Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

Sorbus aucuparia

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Tulip Poplar
European Mountain Ash

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 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 Quick Facts

European Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Fall colour: reddish-orange
Flowers: small white flowers in clusters
Berries: bunches of berries
Seeds: located within the fruit
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: quickbeam, rowan