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Yellowwood

Cladrastis Kentukea

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Overview

The Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea), native to the Southeastern US, is a charming deciduous tree. Ideal for small spaces, it matures to 30-50 ft high with a 40-55 ft spread. Known for its smooth gray bark and bright green, compound leaves that turn yellow in fall, it boasts fragrant white flowers in spring. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil, providing moderate growth and minimal maintenance. Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7Type Tree

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — It typically reaches heights of 30 to 50 feet with a similar spread

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–7

Shape & size

Mature height: 30–50 Ft.
Mature width: 40–55 Ft.

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Fabaceae

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Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — the Yellowwood prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade exposure

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — pea-like flowers that hang in pendulous panicles measuring 8 to 14 inches long; which typically grow 8 to 12 inches long

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — Tolerant of urban conditions and generally free of serious pests and diseases

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — tree with white blooms

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — The Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea), native to the Southeastern US, is a charming deciduous tree

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — fragrant flowers and striking fall foliage; the Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea), native to the Southeastern US, is a

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — Its branches extend horizontally from a short

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — adding winter interest with its light gray; it boasts fragrant white flowers in spring

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — Ideal for small spaces, it matures to 30-50 ft high with a 40-55 ft spread; its branches extend horizontally from a short

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — hence the tree's common name.<br><br>Ideal for use as a specimen tree

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — tree for full or half

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — compound leaves that turn yellow in fall; tree with white blooms

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — Known for its smooth gray bark and bright green

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, the Yellowwood is a distinctive addition to any temperate landscape design

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — fragrant flowers and striking fall foliage

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — which typically grow 8 to 12 inches long; giving it a well-balanced and graceful appearance.<br><br>In late spring to early

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — it boasts fragrant white flowers in spring

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — Ideal for small spaces, it matures to 30-50 ft high with a 40-55 ft spread

Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentukea) — Its branches extend horizontally from a short; it's a low-maintenance choice for the discerning client seeking a mix of

Cladrastis Kentukea

Cladrastis Kentukea

Cladrastis Kentukea

Cladrastis Kentukea

Cladrastis Kentukea

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David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Photo (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man…, CC BY-SA 2.5 · source
MichaelSchwing, CC BY 3.0 · source
Elektryczne jabłko, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ulf Eliasson, CC BY 2.5 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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