Comments on: American Yellowwood https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:45:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Mary Tipping https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/#comment-736 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:34:49 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=2083#comment-736 In reply to Barbara Rahn.

Hello Barbara,

Cladrastis kentukea has a tendency to flower every 2 – 3 years. It is possible to experience a prolific period of flowering followed by a few years of little to no flowering. Cornus kousa does this as well; one year of prolific flowers followed by minimal flower production.

Regards,

Mary Tipping
Scott Arboretum Curator

]]> By: Barbara Rahn https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/#comment-735 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:18:47 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=2083#comment-735 We moved into our home in 1991 and have a yellowwood at the end of our driveway. We were unaware of the uniqueness of this tree as the tree flowered after 25 years of living here. It was a spectacular showing of beautiful flowers and the aroma was amazing and could be smelled from our front door which is about 150 feet from where the tree stands. We back onto a ravine and are surrounded by black walnuts. We have kentucky coffee trees, ginkgo and a beautiful mugo pine. Our yellowwood bloomed again in 2018 but has not bloomed since. Every year I am hopefull !! We live in Ontario and can have extremely cold winter temperatures could that be why it took so long to flower in the first place?

]]> By: Lynne M. Cimino https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/#comment-732 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 01:17:59 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=2083#comment-732 I have a beautiful North Carolina Yellowwood Tree in the front of my house in South Philadelphia. I live up a small residential street. My tree is planted near the curb trap. The pavement is cracking and I have a large hole near the curb trap/vent. The pavement is sinking and another cement block is rising slightly. I had the Philadelphia Water Department come out to look at my pipes. They conducted a dye test and placed a camera to observe the pipes. My pipes are OK and in good condition. Is it the tree roots since they are spreading or do I just have to remove this beautiful tree?? Please advise and who do I call?? Lynne M. Cimino

]]> By: Mary Tipping https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/#comment-731 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:21:06 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=2083#comment-731 In reply to Victoria Wilson-Charles.

Is wood exposed? If so, is it discolored, or are there any fungal structures visible?

]]> By: Victoria Wilson-Charles https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/#comment-730 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:58:52 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=2083#comment-730 I have a Cladastris lutea which has developed a number of splits in the bark out on the branches. They have curled open and become somewhat slimy in the rain here in Oregon. Any idea what might cause this?

]]> By: Pat Howell https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/#comment-729 Sat, 23 Jul 2016 17:29:13 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=2083#comment-729 Hello. I live in Middle Tennessee, about 20 miles south of Nashville, and planted a yellowwood tree in our yard when we moved here 16 years ago. It has grown very well, is beautiful and my favorite tree. However, every August its leaves gradually turn yellow and drop off the tree; by September it is practically leafless.
As it appears healthy in every way, I cannot understand why this is happening; any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Pat Howell
Franklin, TN

]]> By: Sherrie Simmons https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/#comment-728 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 19:47:49 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=2083#comment-728 I would like to purchase a yellowwood, maybe 4 feet tall but am having trouble finding a site near to where I live in Western North Carolina. I am 65 years old and want to plant one that is large enough that I will get to see it bloom before I die!

]]> By: Mary Tipping https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/#comment-727 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 15:57:51 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=2083#comment-727 In reply to CS Manegold.

Your best bet is a protected location; however, depending on the size of the Oak stump/roots, you may have difficulties with digging.

]]> By: CS Manegold https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/#comment-726 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:12:30 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=2083#comment-726 I will be planting a really lovely 12′ yellowwood this weekend in zone 5. I understand the tree can struggle with wind. I have planned to put it within 20 feet of a mid-sized quaking aspen. I will situate it on the leeward of that tree. My other option is near the stump of an oak we needed to take down this year. That area is more protected. My question is whether we’d be safe planting in a more exposed site near the aspen. Any insight here? I love the tree. What gorgeous foliage…

]]> By: Mary Tipping https://www.scottarboretum.org/american-yellowwood/#comment-725 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:12:09 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=2083#comment-725 In reply to Doug Shorthouse.

Doug — I can understand your concern about the Yellowwood. I highly recommend that consider an on-site consultation and evaluation by a ISA certified arborist in your area.

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