Gymnocladus dioicus

Common Name: Kentucky Coffeetree

Plant Type: Tree

Habitat:

Light Requirements: sun, part sun

Soil Moisture: mesic

Soil Type: All

Height: 60 to 100 ft

Bloom Time: late spring

Flower Colour: pistachio green

Seed Ripens: fall to early winter

Germination Requirements: Seed will germinate within 4 weeks if sown at 70°F. Seed requires scarification because of an impermeable seed coat.

Details/Comments: Fast growing. Attractive large seedpods on female tree.

Picture Copyright: John Oyston