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.

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

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


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


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