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Mock Orange vs Tulip Tree

Philadelphus coronarius

Liriodendron tulipifera

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Mock Orange
Tulip Tree

Mock Orange is an ornamental shrub known for its fragrant, white flowers. The scent is often described as orange-like with a hint of jasmine. Attractive to pollinators, hummingbirds, and humans alike.

Mock Orange is highly versatile, and can be used as an ornamental shrub, either alone or as a hedge. It is well suited for streambank stabilization and riparian zone restoration, due to its ability to grow in low, moist areas as well as those that are high and dry. Lewis Mock Orange also has the capability of being used in soil bioengineering projects such as live staking.

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.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Tulip Tree Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Growth form: upright, oval to pyramidal
Spreading: seeds - low
Suckering: high
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


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


Native to: ON
Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: canoewood, tulip poplar, tulip-poplar, tuliptree, yellow poplar