Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink' ~ Perkins Pink Yellowwood zone-11 IMAGES: Salicyna

IMAGES: Salicyna

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Greek oregano with Achillea

Huge silvery lobed leaves with chocolate veins emerges frosted in spring and is topped with airy clusters of pink bell-like flowers that bloom in mid to late summer attracting butterflies

Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink' ~ Perkins Pink Yellowwood zone-11 IMAGES: SalicynaPerkin's Pink Yellowwood is a beautiful native deciduous tree with arching branches creating a rounded crown and bark that is bright yellow when young and an attractive deep purple brown with maturity. Its bright green leaves turn rich yellow in fall. The highly fragrant drooping pale pink flower clusters resemble wisteria and bloom in late spring to early summer, then give way to long, flat seed pods that add visual interest to the tree. Grows best