Cladrastis kentukea- syn. C. lutea C. kentukea American Yellowwood
2003 Plant of the Year, Winner
Proposed by: The Garden Club of Nashville, Zone IX
American Yellowwood is a choice small shade tree with panicles of white, fragrant flowers in late spring that resemble wisteria flowers. Blooms heavily every 2 to 3 years and its leaves are a showy yellow to gold color in the fall. It grows to 40’H x 30’W. Hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 9.