Norway Spruce vs Tulip Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Norway Spruce vs Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

Picea abies

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Tulip Poplar
Norway Spruce

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.

Norway Spruce is a large, openly branched evergreen recognized by its drooping branchlets and large cones. This hardy, adaptable tree thrives in moist conditions, but will grow in clay or sandy soils.

Norway Spruce is the fastest growing spruce we carry but it's not as dense as other spruce trees.

It is sometimes used as a Christmas tree.

Tulip Poplar Quick Facts

Norway Spruce Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: european spruce