Dahurian Birch vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Dahurian Birch vs Amur Maackia

Betula davurica

Maackia amurensis

CUSTOM GROW

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Dahurian Birch
Amur Maackia

Dahurian Birch is a rare and interesting ornamental with curling bark. This tree is the first to sprout on bare land and is tolerant of dry, gravelly, and infertile soils. Dahurian Birch can grow in industrial areas or exposed land as long as it has full sunlight.

This tree is ideal for landscaping, ornamental, and ecosystem services.

This tree is not well known, but is a favorite of nursery owners across the country.

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.

Dahurian Birch Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 14 m (45 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 7 m (22 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: brown
Bark: showy grey brown bark that exfoliates as it ages
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: asian black birch
Other Names: maackia