Scientific Name
Phellodendron amurense

Common Name
Amur corktree

Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types; withstands clay, wind, air pollution, drought, and soil compaction
Texture: Coarse
Form: Broad spreading; short trunk; open rounded crown; horizontal branches
Height: 30 to 45’
Width: 35 to 40’
Leaf: 10 to 15" compound leaves with 5 to 13 leaflets; yellow to bronzy yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: Nonshowy yellowish green flowers in summer; .5" black fruit on female trees in fall that persists into winter
Comments: Shallow wide spreading root system; with age the bark becomes ridged and furrowed with gray brown color; easy to transplant
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