Washington Hawthorn vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Washington Hawthorn vs Amur Maackia

Crataegus phaenopyrum

Maackia amurensis

CUSTOM GROW

CUSTOM GROW

Washington Hawthorn
Amur Maackia

Washington Hawthorn is an attractive ornamental shrub that is dense enough to plant as a privacy screen. It produces clusters of white blooms in late spring to early summer.

Washington Hawthorn's red berries last throughout winter, bringing squirrels and birds to your property. In the fall, its foliage turns beautiful orange, scarlet, or purple.

One of the most overlooked trees on the prairies. This tree is often used as rootstock, a wildlife attractor, or a boulevard hedge. Give this one a second look.

This species is also known as one of the more salt-tolerant species for those with saline soils.

Please note: this plant is poisonous to dogs.

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.

Washington Hawthorn Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: orange, scarlet or purple
Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: white flowers in spring
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Berries: small, red
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: washington thorn
Other Names: maackia