Douglas Maple vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Douglas Maple vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Acer glabrum

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ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Amur Maackia
Douglas Maple

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.

Douglas Maple is a fast growing, long lived, ornamental tree. It can take on a shrubby or multi-stemmed form with densely packed leaves, making it an excellent tree for privacy screens and hedges.

In the fall, the leaves make a brilliant change to red, orange, or yellow depending on the tree and its sun exposure. Douglas Maple's compact size makes it ideal for planting in urban yards and under power lines.

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

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Douglas Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Fall colour: dull red
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: maackia
Other Names: box maple, dwarf maple, new mexico maple, rock maple, rocky mountain maple, sierra maple