Amur Cherry vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Amur Cherry vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Prunus maackii

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Ironwood Tree
Amur Cherry

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.

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.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Flowers: white, in spring
Berries: black fruit
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: amur chokecherry