Chinese Yellow Wood
Details
Broadly spreading, deciduous. New growth silvery blue-grey, very hardy. Creamy white pea-like flowers in dense erect clusters. A legume, fixes nitrogen from the air. Rare in NZ
Common name
Chinese Yellow Wood
Botanical name
Maackia Amurensis
Height (m)
6
Diameter
6.00
Forest layer
low-tree
Nitrogen fixer
Date
July 10, 2010
Wind tolerance
Low
Shade / Sun
Full sun
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Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,