SelecTree

A Tree Selection Guide

AMUR MAACKIA

Maackia amurensis

FAMILY Fabaceae

SYNONYMS

ADDITIONAL COMMON NAMES

MAACKIA

See: all Maackia
Photo locations: Rochester, NY, The Morton Arboretum - Lisle, IL, Hoyt Arboretum - Portland, OR and Arnold Arboretum - Boston, MA.
by M. Ritter, C. Stubler, W. Mark, J. Reimer

GENERAL INFO

Can reach 50 feet in the wild.
Native range: Manchuria and Siberia

TREE CHARACTERISTICS

Tree Shape: RoundedFoliage Type: DeciduousMaximum Tree Height: 40 feetCanopy Width: 15-25 feetGrowth Rate: ~12-24 in/yearLeaf Arrangement and Leaf Form: Alternate, Pinnately CompoundLeaf Shape: OvalLeaf color: GreenFall Color: YesFlowers: ShowyFlower Color: Cream or WhiteFlower Time: SummerFruit: Large Brown or Gray LegumeFruiting time: FallBark Color: Dark Brown, Light Gray or Light Green, ExfoliatingLitter Type: Dry Fruit

SITE CONDITIONS

Recommended Planting Area: 4' to 7'Water Use Rating: MediumSunset Climate Zone: 1 - 10, 14 - 17Shade Tolerance: NoUSDA Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7Soil Texture: Loam or SandSoil pH: Very Acidic to Very AlkalineSalt Tolerance: Low

CONSIDERATIONS

Branch Strength: MediumRoot Damage Potential: ModeratePotential health issues: No known hazardsUtility Friendly: No

External Resources

WikipediaiNaturalistKew

CITE THIS TREE

"SelecTree. UFEI. "Maackia amurensis Tree Record." 1995-2025. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. Accessed on May 17, 2025."
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/835 >

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