Acute Willow vs Tulip Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Tulip Poplar

Salix acutifolia

Liriodendron tulipifera

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Acute Willow
Tulip Poplar

Acute Willow is a very fast growing small tree that can reach growth rates of up to 6 feet per year. It's a great choice for developing a quick, hardy shelterbelt, windbreak, or privacy screen.

Acute Willow will grow multi-stemmed but can be pruned to a single stem for a smaller footprint. It prefers moist areas and requires almost no maintenance.

Willows are important to native pollinators each spring as they have higher amounts of pollen and nectar early each growing season when other food sources are scarce.

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.

Acute Willow Quick Facts

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: low


Foliage: long slender leaves
Bark: younger branches are bright brown-red
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON
Other Names: acute leaf willow, acute leafed willow, long-leaved violet willow, sharp-leaf willow