Amur Maackia vs Pink Candles Nanking Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Pink Candles Nanking Cherry

Prunus tomentosa Pink Candles

Maackia amurensis

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Pink Candles Nanking Cherry
Amur Maackia

The Pink Candles Nanking Cherry is a small deciduous cultivar of the Nanking Cherry with attractive pink flowers that then form edible fruit. The flowers emerge close to the branches resembling a pink candle, giving this cultivar its name. The berries are scarlet in colour with a sweet and slightly tart flavor. It fruits mid to late July, and the fruit size and flavor can vary greatly.

The Pink Candles Nanking Cherry is a good choice for use in hedges. It is closely related to plum trees so it can pollinate certain plum species.
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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.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Pink Candles Nanking Cherry Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Berries: small
Flavor: sweet, tart
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Other Names: maackia