Quercus

Kentucky Yellowwood

Cladrastis kentukea

Native to Kentucky (estimated)

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

0CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including KY
2BeesSoutheastern regional records
0Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

No records yet · Ants · Beetles · Flies · Adult butterflies / moths · Other wasps · Other insects

Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b
Soil pH
Acidic to alkaline
Flower color
White
Growth rate
Moderate
Growth habit
Single stem
Foliage color
Green
Fruit begins
Summer
Fruit ends
Summer

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Cladrastis lutea; Kentucky Yellow Wood; Yellow Wood

Conservation status

Kentucky rankS3S4
Global rankG4
KY statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

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