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Cladrastis kentukea-American Yellowwood-Fragrant Flowers 2-2.5" cal B&B

Cladrastis kentukea-American Yellowwood-Fragrant Flowers 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Cladrastis kentukea - Plant Catalog

Cladrastis kentukea

Description

Cladrastis kentukea, commonly known as American Yellowwood, is a medium-sized deciduous tree known for its stunning display of fragrant white flowers in late spring. The tree's smooth, gray bark and bright green foliage that turns a brilliant yellow in the fall make it a standout in any landscape.

Suggested Uses

This tree is ideal for use as a specimen plant in large gardens or parks. Its attractive flowers and fall color make it a popular choice for ornamental planting. It also works well in naturalized areas or as part of a mixed border.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Cladrastis kentukea
  • Common Name Common Name: American Yellowwood
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 30-50 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Oaks, Maples, Dogwoods

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect young trees from strong winds.
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