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Description
Maackia Amurensis, also known as the Amur maackia, is a deciduous tree that is native to East Asia. It can grow up to 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide. The tree has a rounded crown with smooth gray bark. During the summer months, it produces fragrant white flowers that are shaped like pea pods. The flowers are followed by brown seed pods that can persist into the winter months. The leaves of the Maackia Amurensis are compound and can be up to 6 inches long.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Maackia |
Appearance
The Maackia Amurensis has a unique appearance with its smooth gray bark and compound leaves. The tree can grow up to 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide, with a rounded crown. During the summer months, it produces fragrant white flowers that are shaped like pea pods. The flowers are followed by brown seed pods that can persist into the winter months. The leaves of the Maackia Amurensis are compound and can be up to 6 inches long.
Care Guide
To care for the Maackia Amurensis, it is important to provide it with adequate water, fertilization, soil, sunlight, and to plant it in the correct hardiness zone.Water: The Maackia Amurensis prefers moist soil, but it can tolerate some drought. Water the tree deeply once a week during the growing season.Fertilization: Fertilize the tree in the spring with a slow-release fertilizer.Soil: The Maackia Amurensis prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.Sunlight: The tree prefers full sun to partial shade.Hardiness Zones: The Maackia Amurensis is hardy in zones 3-7.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Maackia Amurensis is relatively pest and disease-free, but it can be susceptible to leaf spot and canker disease. Leaf spot can cause yellowing and browning of the leaves, while canker disease can cause sunken areas on the bark.
Habitat
The Maackia Amurensis is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and can grow in full sun to partial shade.
Question and Answer
Q: How tall can the Maackia Amurensis grow?
A: The Maackia Amurensis can grow up to 30 feet tall.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for the Maackia Amurensis?
A: The Maackia Amurensis is hardy in zones 3-7.
Q: What type of soil does the Maackia Amurensis prefer?
A: The Maackia Amurensis prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
Q: Is the Maackia Amurensis pest and disease-free?
A: While it is relatively pest and disease-free, it can be susceptible to leaf spot and canker disease.
Related Plants
Other plants in the Maackia genus include Maackia chinensis and Maackia hupehensis.
References
- “Maackia amurensis.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed 12 April 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=286731&isprofile=1&basic=Maackia%20amurensis
- “Maackia amurensis.” Plantwise Knowledge Bank. Accessed 12 April 2021. https://www.plantwise.org/knowledgebank/datasheet/47078
- “Maackia amurensis.” Royal Horticultural Society. Accessed 12 April 2021. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/21784/Maackia-amurensis/Details
