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Annabelle Hydrangea vs Tulip Poplar

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

Liriodendron tulipifera

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Annabelle Hydrangea
Tulip Poplar

Annabelle Hydrangea is a cold hardy shrub that is well known for its large, compact clusters of white flowers. Unlike other flowering species, Hydrangeas do best in partial shade. However, they are capable of growing in full sun if the soil is kept consistently moist.

Blooms occur on new wood, so regular pruning is encouraged in late winter. Try Annabelle Hydrangea as a border or on its own.

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.

Annabelle Hydrangea Quick Facts

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low


Flowers: white, showy clusters
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON