Gymnocladus dioicus
Gymnocladus dioicus
Kentucky coffeetree is a stately native deciduous tree prized for its bold, twice-compound foliage, rugged bark, and tolerance of urban conditions including drought, compacted soil, and pollution. Plant in full sun in a large open space, as it can reach 60–80 feet tall at maturity, though it grows slowly. Water regularly during its first two years to aid establishment, after which it requires very little supplemental care.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses, humans.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
360″ – 600″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
360″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days When Young; Rainfall Sufficient Once Established • Water Deeply At The Root Zone; Mature Trees Are Largely Self-Sufficient With Average Rainfall
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 360″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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