Russian Olive vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Russian Olive vs Amur Maackia

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Maackia amurensis

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Russian Olive
Amur Maackia

Russian Olive is a medium-sized deciduous tree that has attractive silvery coloured foliage with small yellow flowers that emit a fragrant sweet smell.

It is drought and salt tolerant, and works well as a shelterbelt species. Russian Olive can also be used to combat erosion.

Note: although Russian Olive is planted as an attractive boulevard tree in many northern areas, in warmer areas it can invade watersheds and is considered invasive. Please do some research and plant the right tree in the right place.

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.

Russian Olive Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: yellow
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low

In row spacing: 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: silver berry oleaster, wild olive
Other Names: maackia