Kentucky Coffee Tree
Common Name: Kentucky Coffee Tree
Species Name: Gymnocladus dioica
Family Name: Fabaceae
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Examples of Kentucky Coffee TreeGymnocladus dioica
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | North America |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
ID Characteristics
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 50-foot diameter, 75-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, bipinnately compound, up to 36 inches long and 24 inches wide, 3-7 pairs of pinnae, entire
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Adapted to most soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Notes | Tough tree; tolerant of drought, high pH and wet soils |
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