Amur Maackia vs Bitternut Hickory - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Bitternut Hickory

Carya cordiformis

Maackia amurensis

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Bitternut Hickory
Amur Maackia

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 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.

Bitternut Hickory Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 13 m (42 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: ridged, durable
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Nuts: bitter
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: low




Other Names: swamp hickory
Other Names: maackia