Scientific name: Phellodendron amurense
Common name: Amur corktree
Native: No
Native range: It is native to Eastern Asia. However, since its introduction in 1850's, it has invaded much of the northeastern United States and Midwest [2,3].
Distribution in North America: Click to view the USDA Plants Database page for P. amurense.
USDA Zones: 3B-8 [1]
Maximum age: A monumental Amur cork tree planted in the Netherlands is believed to be approximately 121 years old [4].
Ecological significance: Deer prefer to browse native trees, but the fruits provide forage for birds [3].
History of human use: It is a potential source of industrial cork, and is used to provide forage for bees in parts of Russia [2,3].
