The American Yellowwood, scientifically known as Cladrastis kentukea, is a beautiful deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It is highly valued for its showy, fragrant, and drooping clusters of white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers give way to long, flat seed pods that add visual interest to the tree. The American Yellowwood has a rounded crown and attractive, smooth gray bark. It is known for its vibrant yellow fall foliage, making it a stunning addition to any landscape. This tree prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
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Midsouth N. America |
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Height: |
30’ - 50’ |
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Spread: |
40’ - 55' |
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Spacing: |
50’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Wilt may occur. Late spring frost can damage blooms and prevent flowering that year. Not a yearly bloomer. Prune in summer to avoid bleeding. Branches are fragile, protect from strong winds.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Serviceberry, Buckeye
IMAGES: Rbrechko, 46-101-5027 Lviv Rudnytskoho 12 Cladrastis Kentukea RB, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Rachel White, Cladrastis kentukea Yellowwood turning yellow in fall, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Сергій Криниця (Haidamac), Cladrastis kentukea, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Photo (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Cladrastis kentukea Yellowwood Branch 2000px, CC BY-SA 2.5, (5) Photo by Plant Image Library, Cladrastis kentukea (American yellowwood, Yellowwood, Yellow-wood), (6) Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Cladrastis kentukea Strączyn żółty 2017-10-15 01, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
