BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Native to South-eastern North America, Cladrastis kentukea has lovely wisteria-like white, fragrant flowers, touched with yellow at the centre in early summer. The pinnate (feather-like) leaves are pale green in spring and summer, turning warm, butter yellow in autumn before falling. An unusual and handsome tree for a warm, sunny garden.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (40 - 60 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: American Yellowwood or Virgilia.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soils. Cladrastis kentukea is tolerant of dry soil conditions.
• Hardiness: Hardy. This plant will grow best in an area sheltered from strong winds and late frosts, as these can damage the emerging flower buds.
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small or eventually medium sized tree with an upright; graceful spreading crown once established.
• Height: 10 m (32 ft)
• Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
• Notes: This plant is also known as Cladrastis lutea.