Cladrastis kentukea - Kentucky Yellowwood shade This species is rarely grown

This species is rarely grown and is one for the collectors

It is a medium sized tree to 20 meters with blue green leaves that are tough and leathery

A member of the Camellia family

turning an outstanding plum purple in the autumn and winter

It differs from other Buddlejas by its long pendulous pink tubular flowers at the ends of the stems

Cladrastis kentukea - Kentucky Yellowwood shade This species is rarely grownThis small to medium sized deciduous tree typically growing 1015 metres native to the Southeastern United States with a very restrictive range, found principally on the limestone cliffs of Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. Kentucky Yellowwood is very rarely cultivated in Australia, with its wisteria like flowers it will make a striking contribution to any garden.