Cladrastis kentukea (syn. lutea) , Yellowwood Size:2 gal; at nursery only; 4-6ft + salmon-red flowers in early spring

salmon-red flowers in early spring

this species has dense 2' spires of deep pink-magenta blooms with single striking white stripes on the two lower petals

The best flower color happens in full sun

an altogether soft coloring

From the margins of woods and cool mountain slopes of China and Japan

Cladrastis kentukea (syn. lutea) , Yellowwood Size:2 gal; at nursery only; 4-6ft + salmon-red flowers in early springNative to the southeastern US, the Yellowwood is a deciduous tree with lush, pinnately compound leaves of bright green, rich golden yellow in fall. In 810 years you'll be rewarded with wonderfully fragrant creamy panicles in May that cover the tree like so much wisteria. A legume, the flowers will be followed by entertaining, long, flat, brown seed pods that look exotic. Round crown; typically 3050' tall, 4055' widestrongly branched and well shaped,