Cladrastis kentukea
Kentucky Yellowwood
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Kentucky Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) - Description
Cladrastis kentukea, the Kentucky Yellowwood or American Yellowwood (syn. C. lutea, C. tinctoria), is a species of Cladrastis native to the Southeastern United States, with a restricted range from western North Carolina west to eastern Oklahoma, and from southern Missouri and Indiana south to central Alabama. Also the tree is sometimes called Virgilia.
Kentucky Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) - Blooming
May not bloom for up to ten years after planting, and may experience intermittent without blooming. Once bloomed, flowers are large (up to 14" long) and either pink or white.
Kentucky Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) - Growth
Deciduous trees. Usually grows between 30' and 50' tall. Grows best in full sun. Requires shelter from strong winds as the wood is very brittle. Grow Cladrastis as a specimen tree.
Kentucky Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall, outdoors in either containers in an open frame or in a seedbed. Propagate from root cuttings in winter.
Kentucky Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) - Pest
Uncommon.
Kentucky Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) - Interesting facts
Cladrastis is native to Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee, and resembles English Walnut. The common name "yellow wood" refers to the internal heartwood- the bark is gray.
Kentucky Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) - Soil and irrigation
Though Cladrastis requires regular water, it can withstand some drought. May tolerate alkaline soils. Grows best in fertile soil with good drainage.
