Cladrastis kentuckea
Yellow Wood, Virgilia
Description
Cladrastis kentuckea is a deciduous tree that slowly grows to 30'-50' tall. The leaves are 8"-12" long, and are divided into many oval leaflets. Foliage is yellowish green when new, then turns bright green in summer and bright yellow in fall.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40', 40-60'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Lawn, Patio, Park
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.