Eastern White Pine vs Tulip Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Eastern White Pine vs Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

Pinus strobus

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Tulip Poplar
Eastern White Pine

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.

Eastern White Pine is a large pine native to eastern North America. It is the provincial tree of Ontario.

This long-lived, rapid growing giant is known for its long, flexible blue-green needles. Eastern White Pine is low-maintenance and makes a beautiful ornamental tree suitable for large properties and parks.

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

Eastern White Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 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: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Bark: gray furrowed bark
Cones: long slender cones
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Native to: MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PE
Other Names: northern white pine, soft pine, weymouth pine, white pine