Botanical Name: Cladrastis kentuckea Add
Common Name: Yellow Wood, Virgilia, Yellowwood  
Plant photo of: Cladrastis kentuckea
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum
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  • Description

  • Notes

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.