0097-002 | Arboretum

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.

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