Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus

from $18.00

Local Ecotype

  • Medium tree, to 60’

  • Full to part sun

  • Moist to dry 

  • Bloom in late spring, pods ripen in fall.

Unique leguminous tree with large seed pods and compound leaves. Raw seeds are toxic, but were once roasted to make a coffee-like beverage. Interesting bark and golden fall color.

Local Ecotype

  • Medium tree, to 60’

  • Full to part sun

  • Moist to dry 

  • Bloom in late spring, pods ripen in fall.

Unique leguminous tree with large seed pods and compound leaves. Raw seeds are toxic, but were once roasted to make a coffee-like beverage. Interesting bark and golden fall color.

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