American Yellow Wood - Free

Cladrastis lutea

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American Yellow Wood
Family : 
Fabaceae
Origin : 
Indigenous
Hardiness : 
5a
Exposition : 
Full sun
Height at maturity : 
15 m
Spread at maturity : 
6 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure : 
5 m
Crown shape : 
Irregular
Growth rate : 
Average
Soil and moisture : 
Prefers rich, loose, well-drained soil; Slightly acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline pH
Roots  : 
Deep root system
Tolerance to road salt : 
Average
Tolerance to la pollution : 
Average
Tolerance to salt spray : 
Average
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) : 
Few susceptibility to diseases or parasites
Special comments : 
Very showy flowers which constitute one of the most beautiful blooms of all North American trees. Supports urban conditions.

LEAVES

Deciduous, alternate, 20-25 cm long, composed of 7-11 elliptical leaflets;
Light green in summer and turns orange-yellow in fall.

 

 

FLOWERS

Flowering in June;
Clusters of white papilionaceous and fragrant flowers that can reach 40 cm in length.

FRUITS

Brown flattened pods 3 to 8 cm long.

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