Gymnocladus (Coffee Tree) dioicus (Kentucky Coffeetree)

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Horizontal, ascending branching. Slow to moderate growth rate. Fall color is not showy. Female tree has large black to brown seed pods, choose male plants to avoid these. Good, dependable city tree. Brittle wood. Drought and pollution tolerant. Adapts to a wide range of soil types.

  • Height: 60'-70'
  • Spread: 40'-50'
  • Exposure:
  • Fruit/Flower: Brown seed pods
  • Bloom: Spring
  • Flower Color: White
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Fall Color: insignificant
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