Cladrastis kentukea (American Yellowwood)
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Cladrastis kentukea
American Yellowwood
Plant Type: Native
A medium-sized native tree frequently used as a shade tree on smaller properties. It has long, white panicles in late spring that contrast beautifully against the back drop of the tree's dark green foliage.
- Deciduous, native shade tree
- Spectacular white flowers in May
- Yellow fall color
Fragrant blooming native tree
Medium-sized landscape tree
| Size | Plant SKU Size |
|---|
Mature Height:
30-40 ft
Mature Spread:
30-50 ft
Zone:
4-8
Cladrastis kentukea Characteristics & Attributes:
Landscape Characteristics
| • | Flowers |
| • | Foliage Color |
| • | Fragrance |
Specialty Use
| • | Wildlife Garden |
Classification by Use
| • | Color Impact |
| • | Shade Tree |
| • | Native |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Foliage
| • | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Growth Rate
| • | Moderate |
Attributes
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Naturalizing |