Tulip Poplar vs Anthony Waterer Spiraea - TreeTime.ca

Tulip Poplar vs Anthony Waterer Spiraea

Liriodendron tulipifera

Spiraea japonica Anthony Waterer

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Tulip Poplar
Anthony Waterer Spiraea

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.

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 Poplar Quick Facts

Anthony Waterer Spiraea Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange to red
Flowers: bright pink flowers
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low