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Maackia amurensis - Amur Maackia from Quackin Grass Nursery

Maackia amurensis - A cool, less common small tree rounded tree. Silvery new leave lengthen into compound pinnate leaves set alternately on stems. Leaves mature dark green. The bark is covered with distinct diamond-shaped markings in a tight pattern. Bark color interestingly ranges from greenish to copper, amber or brown, very variable from tree to tree. In mid to late August in northeastern Connecticut the flowers occur in racemes, each stem a significant bottle brush from 4 to 7 inches long. The countless white florets emit a pleasant fragrance. We've seen several species of Bumble Bees relishing the nectar. Seed pods follow, pods 2 to 3 inches long dangle in dark brown and hint at this trees allegience to Fabiaceae. This tree prefers the cooler north; specimens in USDA zone 7 and even into 8 are smaller and less vigorous. Fertile draining ground in sun. Established potted Maacia amurensis from seed.