Description
followed by rounded papery seed pods among heart-shaped leaves
salmon-red flowers in early spring
an altogether soft coloring
Choice eastern N
The best flower color happens in full sun
Cladrastis kentukea (syn. lutea) , Yellowwood Size:2 gal; at nursery only; 4-6ft + followed by rounded papery seedNative 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,