Cladrastis lutea

Yellowwood

Zone 4

Rarely offered. A lovely, small to medium tree producing long, pendulous, wisteria-like clusters of fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer. Excellent fall colour when the compound green leaves turn yellow and then orange. Rounded, vase-like shape. Best grown in full sun in moist to dry, well-drained soil. This uncommon tree was introduced via seeds, to Ontario in the early 1800s. HEIGHT: 10-12 m SPREAD: 9-10 m

2 gallon container size

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