Gymnocladus dioicus

Common Name

Kentucky Coffeetree

Scientific Name

Gymnocladus dioicus

Hardiness Zone

3b [-30 to -35]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

25

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

70 feet

Crown Spread

50 feet

Limitations

  • Litter/sanitation nuisance

Additional Information

Adaptable and tolerant to urban conditions. Good for large areas, can be messy. Winter interest for bark, form, and seed pods.