Okanese Poplar vs Tulip Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Okanese Poplar vs Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

Populus x Okanese

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Tulip Poplar
Okanese Poplar

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.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Tulip Poplar seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Okanese Poplar is an excellent shelterbelt tree. It's one of the hardiest and fastest growing trees you can plant on the prairies. This hybrid poplar is disease resistant, drought and cold tolerant, produces no fuzz, and requires little maintenance. Okanese poplar also makes for a good privacy screen on larger properties.

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

Okanese Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)