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Tulip Tree vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Phlox Majestic Magenta

Liriodendron tulipifera

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Majestic Magenta Phlox
Tulip Tree

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

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.

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Tulip Tree Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Growth form: upright, oval to pyramidal
Spreading: seeds - low
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: 4-lobed somewhat spade-shaped
Fall colour: golden yellow
Flowers: small, magenta
Flowers: greenish yellow, tulip-shaped
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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