
Kentucky Coffeetree
Gymnocladus Dioicus
This picturesque tree has deeply furrowed bark and stout branches that are particularly handsome in winter. It prefers deep, moist soil and full sun, but is adaptable to many conditions such as alkaline soil, salt, and drought. The mahogany seed pods are long and leathery.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
SHAPE |
Open, Spreading | |
FOLIAGE |
Bluish-Green | |
FALL FOLIAGE |
Yellow | |
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
50 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
60 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
40 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
50 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
4, 8 |