Maackia amurensis 'Buergeri' - Flowering Tree - Asiatic Yellowwood, Buergeri Amur Maackia Page

Maackia amurensis 'Buergeri', also known as Asiatic Yellowwood or Buergeri Amur Maackia, is a small round-topped tree that is native to Manchuria. It is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that reaches up to 45 feet tall in the wild, but is most often seen at 20 to 30 feet in landscapes. The compound leaves of Maackia amurensis 'Buergeri' are gray-green when young and olive green when mature. In June and July, it produces attractive white flowers in 5" erect clusters that "smell like new mown grass" (Dirr). The tree has an attractive peeling bark that matures to a rich, shining amber to brown with a curly consistency. The wood is heavy, strong, and very hard, and is used for the interior of houses, utensils, tool handles, and more. Forest Service of US Department of Agriculture describes this tree as very hardy and adaptable, well-suited for use as a street or container tree, or in other confined soil spaces in urban areas, where the peeling, orange/brown, shiny bark is especially noticeable. Maackia amurensis 'Buergeri' is likely hardier than the species, making it an excellent choice for colder climates. It is hardy to zone 4 and cannot grow in the shade. If you're looking for a small, hardy tree that adds interest to your landscape, consider Maackia amurensis 'Buergeri'. Visit http://plants.usda.gov for more information.