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Kentucky Coffeetree

A lush green landscape with trees and a winding path through grass.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
A tall tree with lush green leaves stands in a garden, with a decorative bench underneath, surrounded by bushes.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Green, lush foliage of a tree branch in a park setting, with grass and other trees in the background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Green leaves and two large, elongated seed pods hanging from a tree branch.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Four large seed pods and eight round seeds on a flat surface.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
A lush green landscape with trees and a winding path through grass.
A tall tree with lush green leaves stands in a garden, with a decorative bench underneath, surrounded by bushes.
Green, lush foliage of a tree branch in a park setting, with grass and other trees in the background.
Green leaves and two large, elongated seed pods hanging from a tree branch.
Four large seed pods and eight round seeds on a flat surface.

Plant Information

Common name: Kentucky Coffeetree

Scientific name: Gymnocladus dioicus

Water usage: Moderate

Sun exposure: Full sun

Bloom time: Spring

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds, and other pollinators 

Native: No

Height: 60 to 80 feet

Spread: 40 to 60 feet

Care information

Air pollution tolerant, drought tolerant, winter interest, well drained soil, plant known to be poisonous for livestock, don't consume