Caragana vs Amur Maackia seeds
Caragana is the familiar shelterbelt shrub for sunny, relatively dry conditions. Amur Maackia grows into a small tree, with silvery emerging leaves and a preference for more moderate conditions.
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| Detail | Caragana | Amur Maackia |
|---|---|---|
| Growth form | Large shrub or small tree | Small rounded tree |
| Spring leaves | Green leaflets | Silvery grey emerging leaves |
| Autumn colour | Yellow | Little autumn colour |
| Moisture | Tolerates dry conditions | Prefers moderate moisture with good drainage |
| Light | Full sun | Sun or partial shade |
| Cold hardiness zone | 2 | 4 |
| Mature size | 10 to 16 ft tall | 20 to 30 ft tall |
A closer look
Caragana
Caragana is a familiar hedge and shelterbelt shrub. Its nitrogen fixing roots help it grow on less fertile ground, and it tolerates dry conditions better than repeated flooding.
Amur Maackia
Amur Maackia also fixes nitrogen, but grows into a small tree rather than the usual Caragana hedge. Its silvery emerging leaves are especially noticeable in spring.