White Ash vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

White Ash vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Fraxinus americana

CUSTOM GROW

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Amur Maackia
White Ash

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 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 Quick Facts

White Ash Quick Facts

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


Fall colour: brown
Fall colour: yellow, red, purple
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


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: maackia
Other Names: american ash, american biltmore, cane ash