Arkansas Tree Database

Scientific name:

Cladrastis Kentuckea

Size:

30'-50' tall by 40'-55' wide, up to 60' tall

Leaves:

alternate, odd-pinnately compound, 8"-12" long, with 7-11 leaflets that are alternate or sub-opposite rather than truly opposite, untoothed

Flowers:

white with a yellow spot inside, pea-like, similar to black blLocust but not as fragrant; June

Fruit:

small thin flat pod with several small seeds

Fall Interest:

pale yellow; deciduous

Culture:

sun to partial sun; medium moisture, well-drained soil; freely suckers to form dense thickets

Disease/Insect:

Use:

ornamental

Cultivars:

Notes:

bark thin and easily injured; clear, bright yellow wood, very hard and difficult to work; native to Arkansas