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Maackia amurensis (syn. Amur maackia)
Very hardy, ornamental, deciduous nitrogen-fixing tree to 10-15m tall. Short main trunk splits into many arching, spreading branches. New growth is attractive silvery blue-grey. Creamy-white vanilla scented, pea-like flowers in dense clusters in mid-summer. Burgundy copper bark peels like birches. Suited to most soil types, including variable extremes but they have not performed well for us in Hawke’s Bay without irrigation. Full sun. Frost hardy. Tolerates some wind but not extreme. Rare in NZ, worthy of wider use. The very strong valuable hard wood can be used for fence posts, house interiors, utensils, tool handles etc. Its nitrogen fixing properties may promote the growth of nearby plants. The young leaves are edible when cooked. An excellent shade tree.
Size PB5. Approx height 50 – 100cm.
Freight: full list of freight and packing charges
Photo: Wikipedia
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
