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CLADRASTIS kentukea
Commonly known as Yellow wood
(syn. lutea) - handsome but rare medium sized tree producing panicles of fragrant white wisteria-like flowers in June. Leaves turn clear yellow in autumn
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Deciduous - bright, light-green leaves to 30cm (12in) long, composed of 7-9 oval leaflets.
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White -
Height - 12m (39ft) -
Spread - 10m (33ft)
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Tree - spreading habit
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun - shelter from winds as branches are brittle. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. C. lutea. Flowers best after a long hot summer. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - southeastern USA. -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - pendent panicles of flowers to 3cm (1¼in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
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Cladrastis - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
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- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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