Tulip Poplar vs European Larch - TreeTime.ca

Tulip Poplar vs European Larch

Liriodendron tulipifera

Larix decidua

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Tulip Poplar
European Larch

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.

The European Larch is a large deciduous conifer that, like most larches, drops its needles before winter. Known for the soft green foliage that turns a stunning golden yellow in the fall. While young, it has a pyramidal shape with horizontal branching and drooping branches, but becomes more irregular as it matures.

The European Larch is an important timber tree in Europe.

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

European Larch Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow, drops needles
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none