American Elm vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

American Elm vs Amur Maackia

Ulmus americana

Maackia amurensis

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American Elm
Amur Maackia

American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

American Elm Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: very long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low


Fall colour: bright yellow
Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Seeds: samara
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: water elm, whilte elm
Other Names: maackia