Hill Poplar vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Hill Poplar vs Amur Maackia

Populus x Hill

Maackia amurensis

CUSTOM GROW

CUSTOM GROW

Hill Poplar
Amur Maackia

Hill Poplar is a hardy, fast-growing tree with a narrow crown. Hill Poplars function well as a privacy screen or windbreak.

This attractive, long-lived shade tree is a great choice for home and commercial consumers alike, as it requires little pruning or maintenance care.

Hill Poplar has largely been replaced by more desirable hybrid poplar varieties that are more resistant to disease.

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.

Hill Poplar Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 20 m (66 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: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: low


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

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: maackia