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Green Giant / Brooks #6 Poplar vs Amur Maackia
Populus x Green Giant
Maackia amurensis
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW
Green Giant Poplar - also known as Brooks #6 - is a large, prairie hardy tree ideally suited to shelterbelts. Cold tolerance, drought tolerance, and disease resistance make the green giant a perfect fit for anyone looking for a low maintenance tree. This hybrid poplar variety produces no fuzz.
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.
Green Giant / Brooks #6 Poplar Quick Facts
Amur Maackia Quick Facts
In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)