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Blackcurrant vs Amur MaackiaRibes nigrum Maackia amurensis SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Blackcurrant is a medium-sized shrub producing delicious, deep purple to black sweet berries suitable for jams, jellies, syrups and cordial. 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. BLACKCURRANT QUICK FACTSAMUR MAACKIA QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
4a
Height:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Height:
8 m (25 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
8 m (25 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
brown
Berries:
dark purple to black berries
Flowers:
upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark:
shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
slow
Life span:
short
Life span:
long
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
european black currant
Other Names:
maackia
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |