Black Locust vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Black Locust vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Robinia pseudoacacia

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Amur Maackia
Black Locust

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.

Black Locust is an attractive tree. Its distinctive leaves are made of about a dozen bright green leaflets. It also notable for its fragrant white flowers, which smell of citrus.

Black Locust can grow in many situations, but prefers dry areas with lots of sun. It is robust and is an excellent choice for establishing shade in dry, open areas.

Important note: Much of the Black Locust is toxic to humans and livestock, including seeds, bark, and leaves.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Black Locust Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Bark: dark reddish brown to balck with furrows
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Flowers: Creamy white flowers in a pyramidal shape bloom in may-june
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Seeds: dark brown peapod-like pods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: maackia
Other Names: false acacia, yellow locust