Western Mountain Ash vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Western Mountain Ash vs Amur Maackia

Sorbus scopulina

Maackia amurensis

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Western Mountain Ash
Amur Maackia

Western Mountain Ash is a popular ornamental tree native to the western part of North America. Its attractive, white clusters of flowers bloom in early summer, making way for red, yellow or orange fruit in the fall. If the fruit doesn't catch your eye, Western Mountain Ash's autumn colours will capture your–and the birds's–attention.

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.

Western Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: white
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Berries: bunches of orange-red berries appear in late summer
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: cascade mountain ash, greene mountain ash
Other Names: maackia