Foliage
Bark
Twig
Flower
Fruit
Form
Taxonomy
| Family | Fabaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cladrastis |
| Species | kentukea |
| Common Name | American yellowwood |
| iTree Code | CLKE |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: often branching low, with broad/rounded crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 40 feet |
| Spread | 55 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | green, oval leaflets (5-9), alternately arranged with terminal leaflet, bulbous stem base encapsulating the buds | Leaf Type
 |
Compound - Pinnate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | silver-gray, sometimes a blackened color, smooth, slightly rougher with age | ||
| Bud | false terminal bud, fuzzy; golden brown, hidden under the leaf stem | Bud Arrangement
|
Alternate |
| Twig | current year chocolate brown, then gray; zig-zag appearance | ||
| Flower | white clusters 12-14 inch long, drooping, fragrant | ||
| Fruit | pods hanging in clusters, legumes (4") | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 4b | Min | 4.5 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 8a | Max | 8.0 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Moderate | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States |
| More Information | Visit External Site |