Amur Maackia vs Russian Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Russian Mountain Ash

Maackia amurensis

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Amur Maackia
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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.

The Russian Mountain Ash is a stunning ornamental tree with the perfect pop of colour. It bears white flowers in the spring and gorgeous orange berries in the fall. Birds enjoy the berries that persist into the winter. It grows tall and can thrive in an urban setting making this an attractive ornamental tree for your landscaping project.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Bark: shiny grey
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Flowers: showy white
Berries: orange-red
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: maackia
Other Names: russian rowan