Amur Maackia
(Maackia amurensis)
Amur Maackia (Maackia amurensis)
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Repina Tatyana
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Maackia amurensis, commonly known as Amur Maackia, is a deciduous tree native to the mixed forests and riverbanks of the Amur River region in East Asia, which includes parts of northeastern China, Korea, Japan, and eastern Siberia. A variety, Maackia amurensis var. buergeri, is native to Japan. It is a small to medium-sized tree that in its native habitat can reach heights of 20-30 feet (6-9 meters), but in the American Midwest, it is often smaller, around 15 feet (4.6 meters) tall. Amur Maackia has a compact, rounded form with a short trunk and upright branching. The tree is noted for its striking, peeling bark that reveals varying shades of brown and copper, and its pinnate leaves that provide a lush green canopy. The summer flowers are creamy white, arranged in upright, dense clusters, and are subtly fragrant. However, the most distinctive feature may be the silvery, downy buds that unfurl in spring, giving the appearance of frosted flowers.
Amur Maackia is valued for its hardiness, tolerating severe dryness, cold temperatures, and heavy soils. It is often used in urban settings due to its adaptability and resistance to air pollution. This tree is suitable for small gardens, street plantings, or as a specimen tree. It requires full sun to part shade and thrives in a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it is not a high-maintenance tree, it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells and mulching to maintain soil moisture. Amur Maackia is relatively free from serious pests and diseases, making it a low-care choice for gardeners.CC BY-SA 4.0
Amur Maackia is valued for its hardiness, tolerating severe dryness, cold temperatures, and heavy soils. It is often used in urban settings due to its adaptability and resistance to air pollution. This tree is suitable for small gardens, street plantings, or as a specimen tree. It requires full sun to part shade and thrives in a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it is not a high-maintenance tree, it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells and mulching to maintain soil moisture. Amur Maackia is relatively free from serious pests and diseases, making it a low-care choice for gardeners.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 20-30 feet
- Width: 20-30 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Mixed forests and riverbanks of the Amur River region in East Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Akatziya Amurskaya , Maakiya Amurskaya , Maackia , 다릅나무 , Inu-Enju
Scientific Names: Maackia amurensis , Cladrastis amurensis , Cladrastis amurenzis , Maackia amurensis var. typica , Cladrastis amurensis var. floribunda
GBIF Accepted Name: Maackia amurensis Rupr.