American Yellowwood – Cladrastis kentukea 10 Seeds | Hardy Deciduous Tree | Non-GMO Fragrant White Blooms | Stunning Fall Color | Shade & Specimen Tree

Grow your own American Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea), a rare and highly ornamental native tree prized for its breathtaking spring blooms and brilliant fall color. This medium-sized deciduous tree produces cascading, wisteria-like clusters of intensely fragrant white flowers that can cover the tree in late spring to early summer.

With a broad, rounded crown and smooth gray bark, Yellowwood makes a stunning specimen tree for lawns, patios, and landscape focal points. Its pinnately compound leaves emerge yellow-green, mature to bright green, and turn beautiful shades of yellow, gold, and orange in fall.

Although slow to begin flowering (often 8–10 years), mature trees reward patience with spectacular blooms. Deep roots allow shade-tolerant plants to grow beneath, making it an excellent long-term landscape investment.

You will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 Cladrastis kentukea seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-GMO seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: American Yellowwood, Kentucky Yellowwood
Botanical Name: Cladrastis kentukea (lutea)
Plant Type: Medium-sized deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Average, medium, well-drained soil
Watering: Medium; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 30–50 feet
Spread: 40–55 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to slow
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Suitable for early growth and bonsai experimentation

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours, then cold stratify for 30–90 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep evenly moist during germination. Prune in summer only, as winter or spring cuts may bleed sap.