American Yellowwood Tree

American Yellowwood Tree Seeds

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Description

Grow a beautiful native flowering tree with American Yellowwood Tree Seeds (Cladrastis kentukea), a rare and highly ornamental hardwood tree prized for its fragrant white flower clusters and smooth golden bark. Native to the southeastern United States, American Yellowwood is known for its graceful branching habit, vibrant green foliage, and spectacular late spring blooms that resemble cascading wisteria flowers.

This deciduous tree can reach heights of 30 to 50 feet with a broad, rounded canopy, making it an excellent shade tree for landscapes, parks, and large gardens. In autumn, the foliage turns attractive shades of yellow and gold, adding seasonal interest throughout the year. American Yellowwood thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil once established.

Cladrastis kentukea seeds are ideal for gardeners, native plant enthusiasts, bonsai growers, and reforestation projects. This long-lived ornamental tree attracts pollinators while providing elegant beauty and shade for generations.

Tree Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Cladrastis kentukea
  • Common Name: American Yellowwood
  • Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree
  • Mature Height: 30–50 Feet
  • Mature Spread: 40–55 Feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
  • Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained Soil
  • Foliage Color: Green Turning Yellow in Fall
  • Bloom Color: Fragrant White Flowers
  • Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer

Growing Instructions

Scarify seeds lightly and soak in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Cold stratify seeds for 60–90 days in moist peat moss or sand inside a refrigerator. Sow seeds approximately 1/2 inch deep in moist seed-starting soil and keep warm during germination. Germination may take several weeks depending on conditions.

Seed Quantity Options

  • 1 oz. (625 Seeds)
  • 1/4 lb. (2,500 Seeds)
  • 1 lb. (10,000 Seeds)