Sundancer Poplar vs Tulip Tree - TreeTime.ca

Sundancer Poplar vs Tulip Tree

Populus x ACWS151

Liriodendron tulipifera

Sundancer Poplar
Tulip Tree

The Sundancer Poplar is a fast-growing, columnar hybrid that is resistant to Bronze Leaf Disease. Developed at the Agroforestry Centre in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, this cold hardy tree is well-suited to the Canadian prairies and northern regions.

Adaptable to various soil conditions and drought-tolerant once established, the Sundancer Poplar is an excellent choice for lining properties and roads or creating an attractive hedge.

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

Sundancer Poplar Quick Facts

Tulip Tree Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Growth form: upright, oval to pyramidal
Spreading: seeds - low
Suckering: high
Suckering: none


Foliage: 4-lobed somewhat spade-shaped
Fall colour: golden yellow
Flowers: greenish yellow, tulip-shaped
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: ac-sundancer, sundancer hybrid poplar
Other Names: canoewood, tulip poplar, tulip-poplar, tuliptree, yellow poplar