Northwest Poplar vs Tulip Tree - TreeTime.ca

Northwest Poplar vs Tulip Tree

Populus x jackii Northwest

Liriodendron tulipifera

Northwest Poplar
Tulip Tree

Northwest Poplar is a large and fast-growing tree. Due to its wide spread, this tree makes a great shade or shelterbelt tree. Northwest Poplar tolerates partial shade, drought, and most types of soil. This poplar produces no fuzz.

Northwest Poplar continues to be popular as a shelterbelt species due to the great cost savings that come from the wide spread of the branches. It is a staff favorite because of the wonderful shade it provides all summer long.

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.

Northwest Poplar Quick Facts

Tulip Tree Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Growth form: upright, oval to pyramidal
Spreading: seeds - low
Suckering: high
Suckering: none


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

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON
Other Names: balm of gilead, jacks aspen, jacks hybrid poplar
Other Names: canoewood, tulip poplar, tulip-poplar, tuliptree, yellow poplar