Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffee Tree

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 8A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, street tree
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 45' to 50' / 13.80m to 15.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America