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Gymnocladus Dioicus

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