Amur Cherry vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Amur Cherry vs Ironwood Tree

Prunus maackii

Ostrya virginiana

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Amur Cherry
Ironwood Tree

Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.

This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

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

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

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

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Berries: black fruit
Flowers: white, in spring
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none



Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)

Other Names: amur chokecherry