Common Hackberry vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Common Hackberry vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Celtis occidentalis

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Amur Maackia
Common Hackberry

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.

The Common Hackberry is a medium-sized deciduous tree that resembles the American Elm but is immune to Dutch Elm Disease. They are versatile and can adapt to a variety of growing conditions.

It produces purple-red, berry-like fruit with a large seed in the center. Both the sweet flesh, which tastes similar to dates, and the crunchy seed are edible. The fruit remains on the tree throughout the winter, offering a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.

The Common Hackberry can also be a great addition to a pollinator garden. The tree itself is a host for the larvae of several butterfly species and the flowers provide a source of pollen and nectar.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Common Hackberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 7 m (24 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Berries: black, edible
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: late fall to winter
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Other Names: maackia
Other Names: american hackberry, beaverwood, false elm, nettle tree, northern hackberry