Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
Family | Fabaceae |
Genus | Maackia |
Species | amurensis |
Common Name | Amur Maackia |
iTree Code | MAAM9 |
Plant Form
Form | Small tree |
Height | 30 feet |
Spread | 20 feet |
Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
Foliage | 5-9 leaflets, oval; spring leaves emerge fuzzy silver |
Leaf Type
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Compound - Pinnate |
Bark | orange to greenish or coppery, peeling outer layer often with small oval patterns |
Bud | pointed green/purple, slightly flat |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
Twig | current growth, gray/brown, slight zig-zag |
Flower | narrow, upright grouping of small white flowers |
Fruit | small-seed pod green to brown |
Fall Color | brown/yellow |
Site Characteristics
USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
Min | 3a |
Min | 5.5 |
Soil | Intolerant |
Max | 7a |
Max | 8.0 |
Spray | Intolerant |
Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Unknown |
Species Status
Nebraska Native |
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U.S. Native |
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Region of Origin | Russia, China |