Amur Maackia vs Carpathian English Walnut - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Carpathian English Walnut

Juglans regia Carpathian

Maackia amurensis

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Carpathian English Walnut
Amur Maackia

Carpathian English Walnut is a great shade tree or a fantastic addition to a food garden. The taste is described as having a full flavour with a hint of sweetness and butterscotch. They are great for fresh eating, cooking, and baking. Thin shelled nuts split right down the center, making them easy to crack. Harvest ranges from late September to early October.

It is known for being highly productive and more cold hardy than other English Walnut varieties.
Carpathian English Walnut is considered to be self pollinating but planting with a second variety will result in greater yields. It can be cross pollinated with Black Walnut and others.

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.

Carpathian English Walnut Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 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
Flavor: full flavor, hint of sweetness
Harvest: late September - early October
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Nuts: thin shelled, easy to crack
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: black sea walnut, common walnut, persian walnut
Other Names: maackia