Dec 3, 2017
Gymnocladus dioicus
Common name: Kentucky Coffeetree
Family: Legume Family
Leaves: Alternate, binnateley compound to 36″ long and 34″ wide
Buds: Terminal, Absent
Native Region: New York, PA
Size: 60′ to 75′
Habitat/Growing Conditions: Moist soil for best growth
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Leaf Color: New leaves pink to purpleish changing to dark green. Dark blueish green in summer.
Flower: Dioecious, Greenish White
Benefits: Very adaptable to wide range of conditions, such as chalk (limestone), drought and city conditions.
Source: Manual of Woody Plants, Michael Dirr Arborday.org
