Amur Maple vs Tulip Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maple vs Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

Acer ginnala

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Tulip Poplar
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.

Amur Maple is an incredibly colorful tree. As summer turns to fall, it's bright green leaves turn fiery red. This tree is perfectly suited for urban environments. It's small size allows you to plant it in city yards and beneath power lines. Amur maple can also tolerate urban pollution, moist to dry conditions and is not affected by soil type or pH.

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low


Foliage: glossy
Fall colour: scarlet red
Seeds: red tinged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON
Other Names: ginnala maple