Yellowwood — American Yellowwood

Cladrastis kentukea

Yellowwood — American Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 30–50 ft tall and 40–55 ft wide, and needs medium water.

medium water30–50 ft tall and 40–55 ft wideDeer-resistant

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Yellowwood — American Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) — foliage — no rights reserved

At a glance

Rating: Recommended for Most Sites
Botanical name: Cladrastis kentukea
Variety / cultivar: American Yellowwood
Type: Tree
Mature size: 30–50 ft tall and 40–55 ft wide
Water needs: medium water
Colorado native: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: clay, loam
Soil pH: 6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance: high
Wind tolerance: moderate
Salt tolerance: moderate
Bloom color: white, cream
Bloom time: late spring, early summer

Site factors to consider

Watch: Tree Wrap/Sun Scald
Watch: Weak Wood
Watch: Exposure

Frequently asked questions

Is Yellowwood — American Yellowwood good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. Yellowwood — American Yellowwood is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does Yellowwood — American Yellowwood get?: It matures to about 30–50 ft tall and 40–55 ft wide.
How much water does Yellowwood — American Yellowwood need?: It needs medium water once established.
Is Yellowwood — American Yellowwood native to Colorado?: No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

Yellowwood — American Yellowwood

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