Norway Maple vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Norway Maple vs Amur Maackia

Acer platanoides

Maackia amurensis

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ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Norway Maple
Amur Maackia

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 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 Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 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: golden yellow
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: maackia