Amur Maackia vs Black Cottonwood - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Black Cottonwood

Populus trichocarpa

Maackia amurensis

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Black Cottonwood
Amur Maackia

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 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 Cottonwood Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: balsam cottonwood, california poplar, western balsam poplar
Other Names: maackia