Amur Maackia vs Witch Hazel - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Witch Hazel

Maackia amurensis

Hamamelis virginiana

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Amur Maackia
Witch Hazel

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.

Witch Hazel is a deciduous shrub, or small tree, with a short trunk, bearing numerous spreading, crooked branches.

The seeds grow in a long, wooden pod with two to four seeds per pod. Upon ripening, the pods burst, firing the seeds up to 30km an hour.

The leaf and bark extract of Witch Hazel has been used as a remedy to common ailments such as inflammation, bruises and much more for many centuries.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Witch Hazel Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium




Other Names: maackia