White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Tulip Poplar - TreeTime.ca

White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Tulip Poplar

Betula papyrifera

Liriodendron tulipifera

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White Birch (Paper Birch)
Tulip Poplar

White Birch is a large, attractive deciduous tree. This fast-growing, cold hardy species has distinctive white papery bark that peels in layers, making it a beautiful ornamental or accent tree. White Birch also makes great firewood.

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.

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Bark: white, papery, peeling
Seeds: located within the catkins
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, PE
Native to: ON
Other Names: american white birch, canoe birch, paper birch