A relative unknown native tree of Southeastern United States. Yellowwood, Cladrastis kentukea, member of the pea family, has a natural restricted range.
This is the largest one I grew from seed some 40 years ago. It is an attractive tree with smooth gray bark like the American Beech. The leaves are a delicate compound pinnate.
Once mature it flowers every second or third year with beautiful drooping clusters of white flowers that hang a good 12 inches long.
Last year my two largest trees flowered, so none this year.
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Yellowwoods limited natural range
This medium size tree being one of the rarest in Eastern USA, is grown for it's ornamental value. Grows in full sun and will tolerate Urban settings. It grows hardy as far north as zone 4 on the plant hardiness map, which is upper portion of New York State.
The leaves do turn yellow in the Fall but the name derives from the yellow to pale-brown heavy, hard wood it produces.
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