Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffee Tree

Zone 4

This Ontario native develops a large, oval canopy of irregular branches and compound, blue-green leaves which turn yellow in the fall. Produces fragrant, greenish-white flowers from May to June which are followed by long, flat, brown seed pods. Native peoples and early settlers roasted and ground the seeds to brew a coffee-like drink. This fast growing tree is easily grown in full sun and moist to average, well-drained soil. HEIGHT: 17-20 m SPREAD: 13-15 m

1 gallon container size

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