Overview

Maackia hupehensis is a plant with a tree, rounded crown habit in the genus Maackia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous, pinnate leaves foliage. Maackia hupehensis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include specimen tree, street tree and woodland garden.

About

Maackia hupehensis is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown, belonging to the Fabaceae family. It features pinnate leaves and thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and average moisture. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable as a specimen tree, street tree, or for woodland gardens. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and propagation is by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.

About the genus

Maackia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. There are 9 species, all native to eastern Asia, from China and Taiwan through Korea, Japan, and the Russian Far East. Six species are endemic to China.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Maackia

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Average

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Maackia hupehensis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tree, Rounded crown

Foliage

Deciduous, Pinnate leaves

Suggested uses

Specimen tree, Street tree, Woodland garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Maackia hupehensis

Propagation

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Resistant to most pests

Disease resistance

Resistant to most diseases

Frequently asked questions