Maackia amurensis Chinese Yellow Wood (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Maackia amurensis
Chinese Yellow Wood
Deciduous shrub
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The Maackia amurensis plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and N. Japan. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese Yellow Wood. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cladrastis amurensis.

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Latin Name:  Maackia amurensis
Common Name:  Chinese Yellow Wood
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Rupr.&Maxim.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils and situations, including deep soils over chalk and dry soils[1, 200]. Prefers a good soil in a sunny position[1]. Prefers a well-drained sandy soil[245]. A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25°c[200]. A polymorphic species[58]. It is closely related to the genus Cladrastis[200], and sometimes included in that genus[245]. Plants flower when quite young[200]. The flowers have a powerful scent of vanilla[245]. Transplants readily, even when fairly large[200], but the mature plants resent pruning[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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