Maackia amurensis

?Very hardy, attractive, small, slow-growing deciduous tree? related to Yellowwood but with dense erect clusters of pea-like flowers?white-tinged with blue, in summer, even on young trees. S/M

A small deciduous tree with a round habit. Has white pea like flowers in the late spring. Growth Rate medium

Russian native resembling Cladrastis in character, but differing in its smaller leaves, shorter stature, and shiny brown bark on older trees. Pest-free and exceptionally hardy, its white flower racemes stand erect above the compound leaves.

An obliging easy-care specimen for lawns, patios, large vessels or sidewalks, the little-known Amur Maackia touts natty good looks, favors a sunny well-drained setting, and promotes beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria on its roots. Grows slow to moderately. Medium Band. Honoring the 19th century Russian naturalist, Karlovich Maack, this handsome, yet resilient small-sized Asian native has championed four-season allure since it was first introduced in 1864. Five to seven silvery green deciduous leaflets define attractive locust-style compound leaves, which mature to olive green on a broad, slow growing rounded framework of stiff interlacing branches and lustrous curly exfoliating bark with warm coppery tan shades. Heightened by pale slate blue hues, fragrant porcelain-colored pea-like flowers densely populate the showy upright clustered racemes; flat brown 2 to 3 in. long pods follow.

Native to Mandchuria this small ornamental tree is related to cladastris foliage is clean, and being a pea it fixes it's own nitrogen but it still is rather slow growing eventually reaching 45' and wider than tall. The late summer flowers are creamy and fragrant in erect clusters.