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Hedge Rose vs Amur Maackia
Maackia amurensis
Rosa rugosa x Rosa woodsii (Improved hybrid developed by PFRA)
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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.
Hedge Rose is a long-lived, fast-growing shrub. It bears similar flowers to the Alberta Wild Rose. Birds will love its deep red rose hips. Hedge Rose will thrive in a wide variety of soils and is a tall rose forming a useful hedge.
Excellent for shelterbelts, ecobuffers, and wildlife habitat plantings. Continuous flowering makes it attractive to pollinators. Many song and game birds utilize this tree for food and habitat.
In use since the early 1900s, this hybrid was originally developed at the PFRA's Indian Head Agroforestry Center.
Amur Maackia Quick Facts
Hedge Rose Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)