White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Amur Maackia

Betula papyrifera

Maackia amurensis

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White Birch (Paper Birch)
Amur Maackia

White Birch is a large, attractive deciduous tree. This fast-growing, cold hardy species has distinctive white papery bark that peels in layers, making it a beautiful ornamental or accent tree. White Birch also makes great firewood.

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.

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: brown
Bark: white, papery, peeling
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Seeds: located within the catkins
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, PE
Other Names: american white birch, canoe birch, paper birch
Other Names: maackia