Skyfest Poplar vs Tulip Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Skyfest Poplar vs Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

Populus x deltoides jefcot

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NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

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Tulip Poplar
Skyfest 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.

Bred by Jeffries Nurseries, the Skyfest is a fast growing, tall cottonwood with excellent disease resistance and adaptability to many kinds of soil. In the fall, its leaves turn a golden yellow.

This species has an aggressive root system, making it unsuitable for planting close to buildings but very drought resistant and an excellent choice for shelterbelts.

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

Skyfest Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Native to: ON
Other Names: seedless cottonwood