5 Seeds Cladrastis lutea Yellowwood Tree Hardy Shade Tree Fragrant Flowers Fall Color

Cladrastis lutea, commonly called yellowwood, is a deciduous tree grown for its smooth gray bark, bright green foliage, and cascading clusters of fragrant white flowers in late spring. It develops a rounded canopy and yellow fall color, making it an attractive specimen for lawns and larger landscapes.

Yellowwood works well as a shade or specimen tree in temperate gardens, where its pea-like blooms appear in early summer and its foliage turns a warm yellow in autumn. It prefers consistent moisture and space to spread, and it typically flowers best after a few years of establishment.
Species: Cladrastis lutea
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moist soil
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Scarify seed and cold stratify 60-90 days for best results
Sowing: Sow 1/4 inch deep
Spacing: 30-40 feet apart
Notes: Slow to moderate grower; blooms may take several years to appear