Amur Maackia vs Tulip Tree - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Tulip Tree

Maackia amurensis

Liriodendron tulipifera

CUSTOM GROW

Amur Maackia
Tulip Tree

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

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.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Tulip Tree Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Growth form: upright, oval to pyramidal
Spreading: seeds - low
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Foliage: 4-lobed somewhat spade-shaped
Fall colour: brown
Fall colour: golden yellow
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Flowers: greenish yellow, tulip-shaped
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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