Cladrastis kentukea (syn. lutea) , Yellowwood Size:2 gal; at nursery only; 4-6ft + The best flower color happens

The best flower color happens in full sun

It is perhaps a bit hardier than the species

showing itself in late spring for 3-4 weeks

followed by rounded papery seed pods among heart-shaped leaves

Cladrastis kentukea (syn. lutea) , Yellowwood Size:2 gal; at nursery only; 4-6ft + The best flower color happensNative to the southeastern US, the Yellowwood is a deciduous tree with lush, pinnately compound leaves of bright green, rich golden yellow in fall. In 810 years you'll be rewarded with wonderfully fragrant creamy panicles in May that cover the tree like so much wisteria. A legume, the flowers will be followed by entertaining, long, flat, brown seed pods that look exotic. Round crown; typically 3050' tall, 4055' widestrongly branched and well shaped,