Hill Poplar vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Hill Poplar vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Populus x Hill

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ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Amur Maackia
Hill Poplar

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.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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Hill Poplar has largely been replaced by more desirable hybrid poplar varieties that are more resistant to disease.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

Hill Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: maackia