If you enjoy flowering trees, Yellowwood is a great option to add to your landscape. Yellowwood produces long clusters of white-colored flowers in the spring, which produce seed pods later in the season. Its leaves turn brilliant yellow in the fall. While this can only be found in a few counties in southernmost Illinois, it is hardy to zone 4 and can be grown throughout Illinois.
Pollinator Type
Bees
Plant Type
Deciduous tree
Zone
4 to 8
Height
30-50 ft
Spread
40-55 ft
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Time
May
Design Considerations
Great tree for shade, and provides seasonal interest with large clusters of blooms, seeds pods, and yellow leaves in fall.
Care and Maintenance
Can easily loose limbs and branches during ice storms due to its branching structure.
Pest and Diseases
Verticillium wilt
Establishment and Propagation
Start from nursery container.
Commercial Availability
Commonly available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Black Locust
Native Status
Illinois native, rare in southern Illinois.
Fall Color
Yellow
Growth habit
Tree forms a round canopy.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant