Still uncommon in cultivation, this exceptional ornamental tree is remarkable for its large showy drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers, touched with yellow in the center. Adapted across a wide range of soil pH, it prefers a reasonably moist, yet well drained soil with full sun and space to grow. Introduced into cultivation by André Michaux in 1796. Before synthetic dyes became available, its roots were chipped and boiled to yield a yellow dye for homespun fabrics.
