Amur Maackia vs Black Cottonwood - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Black Cottonwood

Maackia amurensis

Populus trichocarpa

CUSTOM GROW

Amur Maackia
Black Cottonwood

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 Cottonwood is the largest and tallest of the North American poplars. Named after its white, fluffy seeds with cottony hairs, this hardy tree produces sticky, fragrant buds and has a straight growth habit. Black Cottonwood needs ample moisture and nutrients to grow successfully to full height and are found in the Western provinces and the Yukon with BC being its heartland.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Black Cottonwood Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: brown
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: yes


Native to: AB, BC, YT
Other Names: maackia
Other Names: balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar