White Ash vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

White Ash vs Amur Maackia

Fraxinus americana

Maackia amurensis

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White Ash
Amur Maackia

White Ash is a large deciduous tree that's often grown in residential yards and along boulevards.

Similar to Green Ash, White Ash is distinguished by the lighter colour of the undersides of the leaves.

While Green Ash turns gold in the fall, White Ash turns a gorgeous burgundy.

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.

White Ash Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


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


Other Names: american ash, american biltmore, cane ash
Other Names: maackia