American Yellowwood, Cladrastis kentukea, Tree Seeds (Showy, Hardy, Fall Color)

Description: American Yellowwood, Cladrastis kentukea (lutea) Tree Seeds Hardy, Fragrant Showy Flowers, Fall Color, Shade Tree, Specimen Tree, Street Tree, Drought Tolerant, Bonsai, Adaptable, Attractive Bark American Yellowwood is a medium sized, deciduous tree of the legume family which features a broad, rounded crown and typically grows 30 to 50 feet tall. The Pinnately compound leaves (usually with 7-11 leaflets) open as yellowish green, turn bright green in summer, and then turns a delicate yellow or orange in the fall. Breathtaking, pendulous, foot-long, wisteria-like clusters of intensely fragrant white flowers appear in late spring and early summer, often in alternate years. Trees may not flower for the first 8 to 10 years, but once the bloom begins, it can be spectacular, virtually covering a mature tree. Trees are frequently multi-trunked with a light gray and smooth bark. The attractive, smooth bark can make a dramatic presentation in any yard. This relatively uncommon North American native is a top choice among horticulturists, despite its slow growth and blooming. Its deep roots allow shade-tolerant plants to grow near it. The name Tellowwood derives from its yellow heartwood, used in small amounts for specialist furniture, gunstocks and decorative woodturning. Leaf: Alternate, pinnately compound, but individual leaflets sub-opposite, 5 to 9 leaflets (usually 7), entire margins, 8 to 12 inches long, each leaflet obovate to oblong-obovate, green upper surface, paler below. Petiole swollen at base and enclosing the bud. Flower: Monoecious; pea-like, perfect, creamy to white, fragrant, borne in 8 to 14 inches long, hanging cluster, appearing in late spring to early summer. Fruit: Flat brown pod, 2 to 4 inches long, 1/2 inch wide, containing small, brown, hard-coated seeds, ripening in early fall, persistent. Twig: Moderately stout, smooth, shiny, red-brown with numerous lighter lenticels, zig-zag, leaf scar nearly encircling the bud; bud is a broad cone, with fuzzy brown hairs. Bark: Very smooth, often wrinkled, thin, gray. Form: Medium sized tree, reaching 50 feet in height, wide spreading crown, typically low branching. Other Names: American Yellowwood, Cladrastis lutea, Cladrastis kentukea, Virgilia, Cladrastis tinctoria, Kentucky Yellowwood Zone: 4 to 9 Growth Rate: Moderate to Slow Plant Type: Medium-sized deciduous shade tree Family: Fabaceae Native Range: Southeastern United States Height: 30 to 50 feet Spread: 40 to 55 feet Shape: Rounded Bloom Time: May-June Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: Fragrant, white, pea-like flowers in 8 to 14 inch long clusters, followed by a flattened pod, 2 to 4 inches long. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Showy mix of yellow, gold and orange. Drought Tolerance: Yes, once established Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Culture: Prune in summer only because cuts made in winter or spring tend to bleed considerably. Roots go deep, so other plants may be easily grown underneath. Difficult to transplant established trees. Uses: Shade tree, Bonsai, Urban areas, Excellent, low-maintenance, small shade tree for residential lawns, particularly on smaller properties. Also may be planted near patios and terraces. May be effectively grouped on larger properties. Sowing Cladrastis kentukea Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 30-90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet). Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep, Keep moist (Not wet).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2023-10-18T02:55:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD