Cladrastis lutea

AKA Cladrastis kentukea
Vase-shaped crown with broad, almost horizontal, spreading branches
Long pendulous wisteria-like clusters of fragrant white flowers
Compound green leaves turn a delicate yellow to orange in the fall
A beautiful specimen in any landscape, especially when in flower
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
10-12 m

SPREAD:
9-10 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Long drooping panicles of white flowers appear in late spring/early summer, often in alternate years. Tolerant of high pH levels in the soil and dry conditions. Yellowwood should not be pruned in late winter or spring.

Additional Notes about Yellowwood:

Almost native

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Attracts Birds

Fragrant

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fall Color

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Rounded
Vase-shape
Spreading

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Yellow
Orange

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

Size	Available	Price Per	25+	Qty
100cm 2g
175cm 3g
Clump 80cm 2g
Treeform 175cm 7g
Treeform 200cm 10g
Treeform 45mm WB
Treeform 50mm WB
Treeform 60mm WB