Amur maackia

Maackia amurensis

Family: Fabaceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

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Preparation

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Hazard type

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Hazard route

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How complete this information is

We have not researched the safety of this plant yet.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

No ASPCA entry for Maackia amurensis was found (a search for amur maackia found no species page). NC State shows no poison line. no listing means not found, not safe.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Look-alike warning

Could be mistaken for Other plants with a similar name or look. To tell them apart: Match on the scientific name, Maackia amurensis, not on the common name.. Not to be confused with yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea); NC State says Amur maackia is often confused with it, and that yellowwood is slightly larger with more attractive flowers and better fall color. 'Chinese yellowwood' is a name NC State lists for Maackia amurensis.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA 3a to 8a per NC State; Zones 3-8 per UMN (for cultivar 'Summertime'; zone system not named on the page)
Water needs: moderate
Mature size: NC State: table 20 to 30 ft tall and wide; text says about 30 ft in cultivation and 60 ft in the wild; slow growth. UMN cultivar 'Summertime': 15 to 20 ft tall, 12 to 15 ft spread.
Where it comes from: NC State: China, Japan and Korea; its distribution line also names central and western Russia, Ukraine and North Carolina.

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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