Cladrastis kentukea
KENTUCKY YELLOW WOOD, AMERICAN YELLOW WOOD
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
12m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: USA

Other Botanical Names: Cladrastis albiflora, C. fragrans, C. kentuckensis, C. lutea, C. tinctoria, Sophora kentukea, Virgilia alba, V. kentuckensis, V. lutea

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Cladrastis kentukea
KENTUCKY YELLOW WOOD, AMERICAN YELLOW WOOD
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
12m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white & yellow

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: light green; yellow in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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