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Kentucky Yellowwood

Scientific Name: Cladrastis kentukea (Dum.Cours.) Rudd
Synonym: Cladrastis lutea, Sophora kentukea
Family: Fabaceae

Kentucky Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea), U.S.D.A. Drawing, courtesy Hunt Institute

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-9,14-16,31-43
AHS: 9-1
USDA: 4-9

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: Eastern USA

Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 30 to 50 feet tall (9 to 15 m.), 40 to 30 feet in spread (12 to 9 m.), light green pinnate leaves, 0.667 to 1 feet long (20 to 30 cm.)

Flowers: White flowers, up to 1.2 inches long (3 cm.), in late spring to early summer

Fruit: Legume, 3 to 4 inches long (7.5 to 10 cm.)

Watering Needs: Regular water

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