CATTON ARBORETUM

Cladristis kentukea

Common name: Kentucky Yellow Wood

Year planted: 2023

Country of origin: South East US

Year introduced: Not known

Description: Can grow to about 20m in the US but much smaller in Europe. Hardy but the twigs and branches can be on the weak side. Alternate pinnate leaves which turn gold in the autumn. The bark is smooth and grey but the wood can be bright yellow when cut. Does have flowers but tends not to in cold areas

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Tree number: 98
Cladristis kentukea (Kentucky Yellow Wood)