Exposure
Sun
Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Late Spring / Early Summer
Fall
Plant Introduction
Oklahoma Proven
Best Characteristics
Fall Leaf Color
Growth Habit
Seed
Soil Moisture Needs
Average
Well Drained
Plant Type
Tree
Shade Tree
Large Tree
Best Usages
Landscape Specimen
Attributes
Produces Light Shade
Specimen
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Gymnocladus dioicus 'Kentucky Coffeetree'

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COFFEETREE 'KENTUCKY'

The bark of Kentucky Coffeetree is dark brown, characteristically roughened with ridges. Leaf color is pinkish to purple tinged gradually changing to dark green, almost dark bluish green in summer changing to yellow in fall. Seed pods persist throughout the winter and make an interesting silhouette against the sky.

· Rare Plant

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Kentucky Coffeetree is easy to grow, adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
To give your tree the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.
Interesting Notes:
A vert desirable although not so common very large shade tree.Photos Courtesy of OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Sooner Plant Farm.

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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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Height
60-75 Feet
Spread
40-50 Feet
Fall Color
Brilliant Yellow
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