American Yellowwood

Cladrastis kentukea — The American Yellowwood is a rare gem among native trees — a graceful, medium-sized specimen that puts on a breathtaking show of long, drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers in late spring, rivaling wisteria in beauty. Its smooth, beech-like gray bark is striking year-round, and its bright green compound leaves turn a warm golden yellow in fall. A long-lived, low-maintenance tree that's underused and deserves a spot in every landscape.

• Mature Size: 30–50 ft. tall, 40–55 ft. wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Hardiness Zones: 4–8
• Water: Moderate — drought tolerant once established
• Flower Color: White, fragrant; late spring
• Fall Color: Golden yellow
• Best For: Specimen planting, lawn trees, cottage gardens, native gardens

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