Scientific Name
Gymnocladus dioicus

Common Name
Kentucky coffeetree

Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; moist, well drained soil but tolerates a range of soil types
Texture: Medium to coarse
Form: Horizontal, ascending branching
Height: 60 to 75'
Width: 40 to 50'
Leaf: 3 to 6" alternate bipinnately compound leaves; late to leaf out; fall color is not showy
Flower/Fruit: Female tree has large black to brown seed pods
Comments: Select male plants to avoid seed pods; good dependable city tree; brittle wood; drought and air pollution tolerant
Cultivars: --
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