Cladrastis kentuckea
Yellow Wood, Virgilia, Yellowwood
Description
Cladrastis lutea is a deciduous tree that slowly grows 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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.