Shagbark Hickory vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Shagbark Hickory vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Carya ovata

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Amur Maackia
Shagbark Hickory

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.

Shagbark Hickory is a unique tree both for its looks and uses. Its bark peels into long thin vertical strips giving it a shaggy appearance. This and its golden fall leaves make it a gorgeous looking tree. This species produces tasty hickory nuts once mature. Hickory smoke is also treasured for curing meats and its generally fantastic smell.

This tree is best planted away from any buildings due to a deep taproot and large size. Many people remark on the unusual taproot for this tree that can be over 6 feet deep while the plant only has 2 feet of top growth.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Shagbark Hickory Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Bark: shaggy looking bark peels vertically in long strips
Nuts: similar to pecans
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Other Names: maackia
Other Names: carolina hickory, scalybark hickory, shellbark hickory, upland hickory