American Yellow Wood - $0

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.
Photo sources :
https://www.mesarbustes.fr/cladrastis-lutea-virgilier-a-bois-jaune.html

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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