Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Populus x Griffin

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Amur Maackia
Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar

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.

Griffin Poplar is a tall, fast-growing, deciduous tree. One of the oldest prairie hardy varieties developed at the Brooks Research Centre, Griffin Poplar is a great shelterbelt tree. It is adaptable in many soil conditions. Too large for a normal city lot, Griffin Poplar is also ideal for large properties and parks.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Griffin / Brooks #1 Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: maackia