Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Amur Maackia

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Maackia amurensis

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Amur Maackia

Manchurian Lilac (aka Korean Lilac) is a medium-sized shrub that features fragrant clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring.

Manchurian Lilac is less affected by disease than other lilacs and will create a beautiful border, hedge, or privacy screen. If you are looking for a lilac for your shelterbelt, consider Common Purple Lilac or Villosa Lilac first.

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.

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: red and purple
Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: korean lilac
Other Names: maackia