Okanese Poplar vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Okanese Poplar vs Amur Maackia

Populus x Okanese

Maackia amurensis

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Okanese Poplar
Amur Maackia

Okanese Poplar is an excellent shelterbelt tree. It's one of the hardiest and fastest growing trees you can plant on the prairies. This hybrid poplar is disease resistant, drought and cold tolerant, produces no fuzz, and requires little maintenance. Okanese poplar also makes for a good privacy screen on larger properties.

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.

Okanese Poplar Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: low

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: maackia