Cladrastis kentukea

American Yellowwood

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

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 30-40 ft
  • Spread: 30-50 ft
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Fragrant blooming native tree


Medium-sized landscape tree

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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Foliage Color
Fragrance
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Pollinators
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Native
Shade Tree
Habit
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Sun
Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Foliage Color
Green
Yellow