Amur Maackia vs Black Elderberry - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Black Elderberry

Maackia amurensis

Sambucus canadensis

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Amur Maackia
Black Elderberry

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.

Black Elderberry is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. You can plant this shrub in moist areas and it will help stabilize your soil. You can also use it on rural properties anywhere you'd use a lilac.

Black Elderberries are considered to be partially self-pollinating. So while they will still produce some berries without cross-pollination, planting with another variety will increase yields. Consider planting with Ranch Elderberry or Bob Gordon Elderberry.

Warning: the seeds, stems, leaves, roots, and uncooked berries of the Black Elderberry are poisonous to humans when eaten in quantity. You should cook the berries to make them safe for human consumption.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Black Elderberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Berries: black
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Flowers: fragrant, white and showy
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Bark: gray brownish with rigid bumps
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium




Toxicity: leaves, stems, and uncooked berries are poisonous to humans
Other Names: maackia
Other Names: american black elderberry, american elderberry, canada elderberry, common elderberry