Korean Maple vs Tulip Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Korean Maple vs Tulip Poplar

Acer pseudosieboldianum

Liriodendron tulipifera

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Korean Maple
Tulip Poplar

The Korean Maple is an ideal accent tree, and is similar in size and shape to the Japanese Maple, but much hardier. The leaves have long, finger-like lobes that turn striking shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn.

It is recommended that pruning be done during the summer after the leaves have fully developed to ensure sap does not "bleed" down the tree.

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.

Korean Maple Quick Facts

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: vibrant to deep red
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low