Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) vs Tulip Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) vs Tulip Poplar

Acer saccharum

Liriodendron tulipifera

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Sugar Maple (Hard Maple)
Tulip Poplar

Sugar Maple is a large, deciduous tree known for its brilliant fall yellow, orange, and red-orange color display.

This long-lived shade tree features unique "maple"
lobed leaves.

Note: this Zone 4 tree is unlikely to produce commercially viable sap on the prairies.

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.

Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) Quick Facts

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: hard maple, rock maple