Botanical Name
Cladrastis kentuckea
Common Name
Yellowwood
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Height:
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30-40' |
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Spread:
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30-40' |
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Shape:
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Broad-rounded |
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Foliage:
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Bright green |
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Fall Foliage:
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Yellow |
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Exposure:
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Full Sun |
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Zone:
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4-8 |
DESCRIPTION: This large, American-native is spectacular in spring, with creamy white flower panicles that are 8-14" long and loaded with fragrant pea-like flowers. Following the flowers, 4" light brown seed pods form in autumn. As the tree matures, the bark turns gray similar, to a beech. Yellowwood is named after the yellow color of the heartwood. A beautiful specimen tree that grows especially well in high pH soils, is also tolerant of acid soils.
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