Cladrastis Lutea / Yellowwood Genus - Cladrastis Species - Lutea Common name - Yellowwood Other names - Cladrastis Kentukea, American Yellowwood, Gopherwood, Cladrastis tinctoria, Virgilia lutea Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 3 - 8 Height / spread - 30'-50' / 9 - 15 m / 20'-30' / 6 - 9 m Plant type - Medium Tree Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun Growth rate - Slow Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type - Clay, Loam, well drained Water requirements - Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees Leaf / Flower color - Green / -- Plant growth rate - Slow Lovely drooping chains of white blossoms in late spring is the forte of the yellowwood, but its bright green leaves that become a brilliant yellow in autumn is also spectacular. A deciduous tree from the American Southeast (North Carolina to Tennessee and Kentucky), it attains a rounded shape with low and spreading branches. Its smooth bark is sandy brown but becoming increasingly gray with age. The name "yellowwood" refers to the color of the heartwood. The foliage emerges in spring with a yellow-green color and minute gray hairs. The leaf is made up of seven to nice leaflets that are oval and are a bright green across the summertime. In late spring to early summer, long pendulous spiked clusters of creamy white flowers with yellow marks grace nearly every branch tip. This wisteria-like flowering tends to be most profound in alternate years. The fragrant, pea-like flowers attract bees and will yield small light brown pods. In autumn the foliage becomes a bright, clear yellow. Grow yellowwood in full sun in a fertile, well-drained soil. This tree is excellent in higher pH (alkaline) soils but can also easily become a fantastic specimen in acidic clay. Its branch wood is relatively weak, so situate the plant in a wind-sheltered spot. Use it as one of the finest specimen shade and flowering large trees for the large yard, park or campus setting where it will not be overcrowded by nearby trees or structures. Information source: www.Learn2Grow.com. Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds