Yellowwood
Cladrastis kentuckea is a medium sized, native tree with an elegant display of pendant white, fragrant blossoms. Its heartwood contains a yellow dye which distinctively colors the heartwood and gives rise to the common name of yellowwood. This native is a favorite for year round landscape beauty, planted as a single specimen or in groupings.
Category: | Shade Tree, Deciduous, Flowering |
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Size: | Medium |
Adaptability: | Acidic Soil |
Fall Color: | Yellow |
Growth Rate: | Medium |
Native Habitat: | USA - Eastern |
Hardiness: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Form: | Spreading, Upright |
Mature Size: | 30 to 50' tall by 40 to 55' wide |
Seasonal Interest: | Medium green compound with rounded leaflets. Smooth gray bark is an asset |
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