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

Propagation Notes: Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in hot water and then sow it in a cold frame in the autumn[200]. The seed can also be pre-soaked and sown in late winter in a greenhouse[78]. Variable germination. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Root cuttings 4cm long in December. Good percentage[78].

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