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Cladrastis kentuckea

Yellow Wood, Virgilia, Yellowwood

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

Cladrastis kentuckea is a deciduous tree that slowly grows to 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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.