Cladrastis kentukea ~ American Yellowwood blue-bloom Leaves will scorch if soils

Leaves will scorch if soils dry out

When fully ripe

Large fragrant rich purple and white flowers bloom from late spring into summer

Long purple-green flower spikes coated with yellow daisy like flowers bloom from mid summer into fall

Cladrastis kentukea ~ American Yellowwood blue-bloom Leaves will scorch if soilsThe American Yellowwood beautiful native deciduous tree highly valued for its showy, fragrant, and drooping clusters of white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers give way to long, flat seed pods that add visual interest to the tree. The American Yellowwood has a rounded crown and attractive, smooth gray bark. It is known for its vibrant yellow fall foliage, making it a stunning addition to any landscape. This tree prefers