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.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Fall colour: brown
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: pale purple
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
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: korean lilac
Other Names: maackia