Manchurian Apricot vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Apricot vs Amur Maackia

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Maackia amurensis

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Manchurian Apricot
Amur Maackia

Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled.

This tree will produce fruit once it reaches maturity at between two and five years old. Other famous cultivars of Manchurian Apricot include Scout Apricot, Moongold, and many more.

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.

Manchurian Apricot Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange to yellow
Fall colour: brown
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Flowers: white to light pink
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: maackia