Tulip Poplar vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Tulip Poplar vs Flame Amur Maple

Liriodendron tulipifera

Acer ginnala Flame

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Tulip Poplar
Flame Amur Maple

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.

A selection of the Amur Maple, the Flame Amur Maple has a brilliant red fall color. The leaves emerge bright green and turn a fiery red in autumn. The seeds on the Flame Amur maple are also a pleasant red color, adding color interest to your yard or garden.

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright red
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low