Amur Maackia vs Big Leaf Maple - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Big Leaf Maple

Maackia amurensis

Acer macrophyllum

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Amur Maackia
Big Leaf Maple

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.

Big Leaf Maple has a broad, rounded crown and the largest leaves of all the maples. The pleasant shape and large leaves make this maple a striking and attractive tree. In autumn, the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and orange.

Big Leaf Maple is a soil building species, meaning that it improves the soil conditions where it grows.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 5a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Fall colour: yellow to gold
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium




Other Names: maackia
Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple