Laurel Leaf Willow vs Tulip Tree - TreeTime.ca

Laurel Leaf Willow vs Tulip Tree

Salix pentandra

Liriodendron tulipifera

Laurel Leaf Willow
Tulip Tree

Laurel Leaf Willow is a round-shaped tree with attractive dark green leaves.

This cold hardy tree can withstand bitter winters and still put on lots of growth every summer. Laurel Leaf Willow prefers moist to wet ground and full sun, though it can tolerate partial shade too. This species is also known as one of the more salt-tolerant species for those with saline soils.

All willow 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 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.

Laurel Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Tulip Tree Quick Facts

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Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Growth form: upright, oval to pyramidal
Spreading: seeds - low
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


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

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

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON
Other Names: bay willow, bay-leaf willow, laurel willow
Other Names: canoewood, tulip poplar, tulip-poplar, tuliptree, yellow poplar