American Yellow Wood

Cladrastis kentukea

Description

Landscape Characteristics

Mature Size: 30-50' tall by 40-50' wide Growth Rate: Moderate
Form / Shape: Broad, round crown Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Flower / Fruit: White bloom - May; fragrant Soil: Well-drained
Foliage: Compound leaves open yellow-green to bright green in Summer; yellow in Fall. Flowers after 8 - 10 years - blooms are fragrant, white flowers, large & drooping in late Spring. Flowers turn to flat brown seed pods in September to October Light: Full Sun
Bark:  Wood contains yellow dye Pruning: Prune in Summer
  Uses: Shade tree, flowering tree, low maintenance

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