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

White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Betula papyrifera

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Amur Maackia
White Birch (Paper Birch)

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.

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 Quick Facts

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Bark: white, papery, peeling
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: maackia
Other Names: american white birch, canoe birch, paper birch