Yellow Wood. A spreading shrub with bright, light green leaves, turning a clear yellow in a autumn. Panicles of fragrant pea-like, white, yellow-marked flowers. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cladrastis lutea
A spreading shrub with bright, light green leaves, turning a clear yellow in a autumn. Panicles of fragrant pea-like, white, yellow-marked flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Cladrastis |
|---|---|
| Species | lutea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Yellow Wood |
| Flower Colour | white, yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 12m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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