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Gymnocladus dioica 'Kentucky Coffeetree' Common Names: Coffeetree

Description:

Kentucky Coffeetree is a large upright oval to rounded tree, broadening with age. It has a rather irregular, coarse outline in the winter. Bark is dark with unique scaly ridges. It has very large bipinnately compound leaves. Individual leaflets are 1-2 inches long. Fall color is yellow. Sexes are separate. Female trees produce chunky, dark brown flattened pods about 5-7 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. They remain on the tree all winter, adding a great deal of interest to the winter landscape. Male trees do not produce fruit. Native as far north as south central Minnesota, south to Oklahoma and east to New York. Prefers a fertile loam soil with ample moisture.

Problems:

Fallen leaf stalks and pods may require some clean up.

Attributes   Plant Group: Tree Hardiness: Zones 3 - 8 Type: Perennial Mature Size: Height 50-70 Feet x Width 30-50 Feet Foliage Attributes: Green Deciduous foliage. Culture   Light: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil: Humus-rich Miscellaneous   Propagation Methods: Cuttings Michigan Native Fast-growing

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