CATTON ARBORETUM
Cladristis kentukea
Common name: Kentucky Yellow Wood
Year planted: 2023
Country of origin: South East US
Year introduced: Not known
Description: Can grow to about 20m in the US but much smaller in Europe. Hardy but the twigs and branches can be on the weak side. Alternate pinnate leaves which turn gold in the autumn. The bark is smooth and grey but the wood can be bright yellow when cut. Does have flowers but tends not to in cold areas
what3words: concerned.this.communal
Tree number: 98
Year planted: 2023
Country of origin: South East US
Year introduced: Not known
Description: Can grow to about 20m in the US but much smaller in Europe. Hardy but the twigs and branches can be on the weak side. Alternate pinnate leaves which turn gold in the autumn. The bark is smooth and grey but the wood can be bright yellow when cut. Does have flowers but tends not to in cold areas
what3words: concerned.this.communal
Tree number: 98
