Pin Cherry vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Pin Cherry vs Amur Maackia

Prunus pensylvanica

Maackia amurensis

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Pin Cherry
Amur Maackia

Pin Cherry is a small tree that produces clusters of white blossoms in spring followed by bright red berries that ripen through the summer. The attractive red color of the leaves in the fall is an added bonus.

The fruit is quite sour when eaten fresh but is excellent when cooked into jam or jelly. Birds love the berries and will be attracted to your property.

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

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.

Pin Cherry Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 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: very bright orangish-red
Fall colour: brown
Berries: clusters of edible, red cherries often used for jams and jellies
Flowers: white
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: reddish brown bark has an attractive appearance in the winter
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Other Names: bird cherry, fire cherry, pincherry, red cherry, wild red cherry
Other Names: maackia