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Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
Kentucky Coffeetree
Catalogue A# 0097-002 H11
GPS 45D 43' 58" N / 108D 37' 22" W
Gymnocladus dioicus
Family: Fabaceae
Origin: Eastern to Midwestern North America
Common name: Kentucky Coffeetree
Location: Northwest of Homestead House next to pond
Number in accession: 1 (see below)
Note: A# 0098-010 and A# 2000-115 located across pathway from this specimen. (1) non-accessioned specimen located on South Plaza (no planting date available), (1) non-accessioned specimen located along ditch in Old Pond Collection (planted 2012)
This 16 inch Kentucky coffeetree provides overall benefits of: $118 every year.
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: North America
Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Specimen
Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 60-75 feet
Mature Width: 40-50 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
Acid Soils: Tolerant
Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
Salt Spray: Tolerant
Soil Salt: Tolerant
Drought Conditions: Tolerant
Poor Drainage: Tolerant
Planting Considerations: Messy fruit/plant parts
Ornamental Interest: Spring blossoms, Fragrant flowers, Persistent fruit/seeds
Season of Interest: Late spring, Early fall
Flower Color & Fragrance: Fragrant, White
Shape or Form: Irregular, Oval
Growth Rate: Slow
Transplants Well: Ye
CRITIQUE
The Kentucky coffeetree's tolerance to pollution and a wide range of soils makes it a suitable tree for urban environments. Native to the Midwest, this tree bears leathery, reddish-brown seed pods that add winter interest to the Midwestern landscape.