Botanical Overview
Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioicus) is a large, open-spreading shade tree with coarse branching suited to wholesale landscape projects.
Key Characteristics
- Mature Size: 50 ft tall × 35 ft wide
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Form: Large, open-spreading shade tree with coarse branching
Environmental Requirements
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
- Moisture: Average; avoid waterlogged soil
Seasonal Interest
- Flowering: Late spring to early summer Greenish-white, not showy
- Fall Colour: Yellow
- Fruit / Cones: None
- Seasonal Notes: Very coarse winter branching; bold texture and tolerant of urban conditions.
Landscape Uses
General landscape use
Additional Notes
- Wildlife Value: Low to Moderate
- Native Range: Eastern and central North America
Availability
Supplied by Uxbridge Nurseries as wholesale nursery stock. Contact us for current availability and quotes.
