Amur Maackia vs Bitternut Hickory - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Bitternut Hickory

Maackia amurensis

Carya cordiformis

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Amur Maackia
Bitternut Hickory

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.

Bitternut Hickory is a large deciduous tree that makes a great shade tree for yards and parks. This tree is native to Eastern North America. Although it produces nuts, they are bitter and inedible. Some consider this wood to be the best flavour for smoking meats.

Plant Bitternut Hickory in it’s forever home. It is difficult to transplant due to its long taproot, and may not survive.

The wood is strong and has historically been used for wheels, ladders, and furniture.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Bitternut Hickory Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 13 m (42 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Bark: ridged, durable
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Nuts: bitter
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: maackia
Other Names: swamp hickory