American Yellowwood

Scientific Name
Cladrastis kentuckea or Cladrastis lutea
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Clusters of fragrant, white, pea-type flowers in late spring; yellow fall color; smooth, light gray bark.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well-drained soil; prefers alkaline soil, tolerates acid soil.

Notes

This species tends to flower heavily on alternate years. Tree should be pruned in summer as winter or spring pruning can lead to excessive sap loss.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
30.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded, oval or broad rounded

Native Regions, Text

United States

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
American Yellowwood form
picID
3527
Image
American Yellowwood leaves
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3528
Image
American Yellowwood flowers
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3529
Image
American Yellowwood bark
picID
3530
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
197