Melinda Myers

Amur Maackia

Botanical Name

Maackia amurensis

Min Zone

4

Max Zone

7

Height

20 to 30 feet

Width

20 to 30 feet

Flowers

White, pea-like flowers on 4 to 6 inch panicles in summer, slightly fragrant

Fruit

2 to 4 inch flat seed pod, persistant

Light

Full sun

Soil

Loose, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Adaptable to both acidic and alkaline soils
• Fixes atmospheric nitrogen
• May not bloom well every year

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Summertime - University of Minnesota introduction, hardier than species (Zone 3), round form, 15 -20' tall by 12 - 15' wide
• MaacNificent - cold hardy to Zone 3, vase form, 30' tall by 20' wide, yellow fall color