for 2006 Maackia amurensis ‘Starburst’ (Amur Maackia Starburst ) Type: tree Height: 20-30’ Hardiness: Zone 4-7 Light requirements: Full sun to part shade Bloom Color: white flowers A small deciduous tree with clean, exotic, rich green leaves, ‘Starburst’ also has reptilian-like ornamental bark on younger trees. This urban-tolerant diehard produces a nice display of spiky white flowers in mid to late summer. ‘Starburst’ is denser and more uniform and vigorous than the species. Great for small gardens and city plantings, the Amur maackia tolerates poor soil and partial shade but prefers full sun. Grows 30'H x 25'W. Hardy in zones 4 to 8. Features erect, narrow, spike-like clusters (4-6" long) of fragrant, dull white, pea-like flowers which appear in late spring. Flowers are followed by flat seed pods (2-3" long). Compound, odd-pinnate, dark olive green leaves (7-13 leaflets each) are attractive in summer but produce limited fall color. Coppery-bronze bark exfoliates on mature trees. Genus and species names are in reference to Karlovich Maack, the 19th century Siberian explorer who discovered the tree growing in the region of the Amur River which serves as the border between Siberia and China. This member of the pea family is both closely related and similar in appearance to the slightly larger yellowwood. *****

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