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Cladrastis kentuckea

Yellow Wood, Virgilia, Yellowwood

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Description

Cladrastis kentuckea is a deciduous tree that slowly grows to 30'-50' tall. The leaves are 8"-12" long, and are divided into many oval leaflets. Foliage is yellowish green when new, then turns bright green in summer and bright yellow in fall.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Lawn, Patio, Park

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.