Species: Maackia amurensis

(mak'ee-ah a-moor-en'sis)

Maackia amurensis

Amur Maackia

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'MaacNificent', 'Starburst', 'Summertime'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet

Height: 20' - 30' (equal or wider spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: small, round headed tree

Ornamental Other: prefers sun; fixes atmospheric nitrogen; adaptable

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: white pea-like flowers in June/July; shiny amber bark peels and curls; leaflets emerge with grayish pubescence turning to rich green

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none serious

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

easy to transplant, Native to Manchuria

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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