Maackia taiwanensis Plant Care

Maackia taiwanensis (Maackia taiwanensis) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Maackia genus.

Maackia taiwanensis displays a small to medium-sized tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Maackia taiwanensis produces showy white or pink pea-like flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Maackia taiwanensis every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Maackia taiwanensis thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Maackia taiwanensis tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Maackia taiwanensis prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Maackia taiwanensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Maackia taiwanensis every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with good organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Maackia taiwanensis is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Maackia taiwanensis can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Maackia taiwanensis while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Maackia taiwanensis is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Maackia taiwanensis can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to amur maackia plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Maackia taiwanensis is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Maackia taiwanensis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Maackia taiwanensis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.