Amur Maackia
Maackia amurensis
Amur Maackia (Maackia amurensis) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Conditionally Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 20 to 30 ft tall and 15 to 25 ft wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun.
low to medium water20 to 30 ft tall and 15 to 25 ft wideXeric / water-wise
Photos
- Photo 1: (c) Oleg Kosterin, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Oleg Kosterin
- Photo 2: (c) Tom Norton, some rights reserved (CC BY)
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 3 to 7
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Soil
- clay, loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0 to 8.2
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 20 to 30 ft tall and 15 to 25 ft wide
- Mature form
- Rounded
- Spacing / clearance
- ~25 ft of clearance
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- Medium
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom time
- mid summer
- Bloom color
- white, cream
- Foliage
- Deciduous
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- high
- Deer
- Not rated
- Colorado native
- No
Also worth knowing
- Fire rating
- Not rated
Planting & establishment
Water deeply every 7 to 10 days through the first 2 summers. Winter water 1 to 2×/month October to March when soil is dry and unfrozen, winter desiccation is a top killer of newly-planted trees. Year 3: taper to 2×/month in summer, then rely on natural precipitation.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Amur Maackia good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Amur Maackia is a well-suited tree for Colorado's Front Range, rated "Conditionally Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
- How big does Amur Maackia get?
- It matures to about 20 to 30 ft tall and 15 to 25 ft wide.
- How much room does Amur Maackia need?
- Give Amur Maackia about 25 ft of clearance from buildings, fences, and other trees so the mature canopy isn't crowded.
- What shape does Amur Maackia grow into?
- Amur Maackia typically grows into a broad, rounded crown, the classic shade-tree silhouette. This is the species' usual mature form, named cultivars (columnar, weeping, or compact selections) can differ, so check the specific cultivar.
- Is Amur Maackia hardy on the Front Range?
- Amur Maackia is hardy in USDA 3 to 7. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b to 6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does Amur Maackia need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- How fast does Amur Maackia grow?
- Amur Maackia is a moderate-growing tree. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
- How long does Amur Maackia live?
- Amur Maackia has a moderate lifespan for a Front Range tree. Actual lifespan varies with site, water, and care.
- Is Amur Maackia native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
