Cladrastis kentukea

(American Yellowwood)


Size Price
65-GALLON $425.00
7-GALLON $99.99

Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b

Quick Overview:

Yellowwood is a medium growing, deciduous tree of the legume family which features a broad, rounded crown and typically grows 30-50′ tall. Pinnately compound leaves (usually with 7-11 leaflets) open as yellowish green, turn bright green in summer, and then turn yellow in fall. Tree may not flower for the first 8-10 years, but once the bloom begins, it can be spectacular. Intensely fragrant, wisteria-like, white flowers in large, drooping, terminal panicles (10-15″ long) will virtually cover a mature tree in late spring (profuse bloom in alternate years). Bloom is similar in appearance to that of black locust (Robinia). Flowers give way to flat, brown seed pods (2.5-4″ long) which mature in September-October.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)

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Description

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Prune in summer only as cuts made in winter or spring tend to bleed considerably.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

American Yellowwood

Botanical Name

Cladrastis kentukea

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Sun

Height

50 ft.

Width

55 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

Spring

Flower Color

white

Fragrance

Yes

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

No

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