Norway Maple vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Norway Maple vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Acer platanoides

ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Amur Maackia
Norway Maple

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.

Norway Maple is a tolerant and adaptable shade tree. This is probably why it is the most popularly planted boulevard tree in North America.

Note: Norway Maple will sucker with age. It's also not a good idea to plant it under power lines.

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

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Fall colour: golden yellow
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: none




Other Names: maackia