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Tulip Tree vs Anthony Waterer Spiraea

Liriodendron tulipifera

Spiraea japonica Anthony Waterer

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Tulip Tree
Anthony Waterer Spiraea

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.

Anthony Waterer Spiraea is a low maintenance shrub with a dwarf, rounded form. In spring and summer rosy pink blooms emerge against green foliage. Its tolerance of a variety of well-drained soils makes it an ideal foundation, landscaping, or border plant.

If deer and rabbit are an issue on your property, consider planting Anthony Waterer Spiraea for its deer/rabbit resistance. Due to its compact form, minimal pruning is required.

Tulip Tree Quick Facts

Anthony Waterer Spiraea Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Growth form: upright, oval to pyramidal
Spreading: seeds - low
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Foliage: 4-lobed somewhat spade-shaped
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: orange to red
Flowers: greenish yellow, tulip-shaped
Flowers: bright pink flowers
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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