Yellowwood - Cladrastis kentukea

 Category: Tree

Sub-Category: Small Overstory Tree

Common Name: Yellowwood

Scientific Name: Cladrastis kentukea

Sun Conditions:Full Sun

Soil Conditions: Moist to Wet

Height Range: 30-50 ft

Width Range: 30-50 ft

Growth Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Medium

Bloom Color: White (fragrant, wisteria-like clusters)

Bloom Time: Spring, May

Seed/Fruit Production: Moderate

Foliage Color: Green

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8

Evergreen: No

Deer Resistant: Yes (generally deer resistant once established)

Forage:

Poisonous: No known toxicity

Wildlife Value Highlights: Excellent nectar source for bees during bloom; seeds provide some food for wildlife

Ecological/Landscape Use: Specimen/shade tree for parks and large properties; avoid heavy pruning in late winter — the wood "bleeds" sap heavily if cut then

Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Group: Not a well-documented larval host species

Lepidoptera Supported by Species: N/A

For More Info: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=275632