| General Description | Named after Russian botanist, Karl Ivanovich Maximowicz, this small tree is considered to be globally threatened and has been placed on the IUCN Red List. |
| Landscape | Woodland or bog gardens. |
| Propagation | Sow in a cold frame as soon as the seed is ripe. Germination should take place in the spring. Once the seed is large enough to handle, prick and place into individual pots. Plant in permanent positions in autumn/winter. If propagating via cuttings, cut mature wood as soon as the leaves fall in autumn, place outdoors in sandy soil. |
| Cultivation | Moist or wet, medium and heavy, acidic, neutral and alkaline soils in full sun to partial shade. |
| Habitat | Mountainous areas. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are monoecious. |