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Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffeetree

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

18 - 24m

Width:

12 - 17m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Tolerant

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Tolerant

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment.

Management Notes

  • Male trees do not set fruit, solving potential litter issues
  • Seeds and leaves may be poisonous to human

Cultivars 

Espresso-JFS, Stately Manor