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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
£20.00 each
Large
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£80.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. C. lutea. Flowers best after a long hot summer. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southeastern USA. -
DeciduousBright, light-green leaves to 30cm (12in) long, composed of 7-9 oval leaflets.
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White
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PaniclesPendent panicles of flowers to 3cm (1¼in) long
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeSpreading habit
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from winds as branches are brittle. -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
10m (33ft)
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- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
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