Yellowwood is an uncommon native tree with dark green foliage that turns a delicate yellow or orange in the fall. Breathtaking, pendulous, foot-long, wisteria-like clusters of fragrant, white flowers that appear in late spring and early summer, often in alternate years. The tree is upright and has a graceful spreading crown with low branches. Its smooth light gray bark provides winter interest.
Tags: Yellowwood
Cladrastis kentukea
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Mature Size:
30-50' Tall, 40-55' Wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-8
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Spring
Water Requirements:
Moderate, water weekly or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Transplant in the early spring into thoroughly prepared soil, and water during dry weather until established. Do not prune in late winter or spring. This low maintenance tree withstands urban conditions. Its deep roots allow shade-tolerant plants to grow near it.