Kentucky Coffeetree
Gymnocladus dioica
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Plant Description: Very tall deciduous tree with an oval crown shape. Native to east and central North America. Large leaves are made up of small green leaflets. Large panicles of inconspicuous whitish green star-shaped flowers appear in late-spring. Large brown seed pods follow which will require some clean-up. Very nice winter look. Very tolerant of alkaline and infertile soils. Drought tolerant once established. Can become a very large tree so allow room to grow.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 60-70' tall x 40-50' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White, Green, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Gathering Area
- Prudent Perennials
- Waterwise Woodlands
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Planting Path
- Perfect Planting
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
