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Kentucky Coffee Tree
Gymnocladus dioicaOut of stock
Our new stock is growing! New stock will be available 1st September 2025.About this product
The Kentucky Coffee Tree, or Gymnocladus dioica, is one of the most handsome trees.
The seeds were used as a substitute for coffee beans by the early settlers in North America but are thought to be poisonous if not roasted first.
The exact introduction date is vague, but it is thought to have been planted in the UK since the 1750s.
This slow-growing tree of medium to large size has large compound leaves which are pink-tinged in spring and clear yellow in autumn.
The young twigs are pale grey, almost white, and particularly noticeable in winter.
An excellent choice for parks.
Mature height: 15-20m
Specifications
- Common names
- Kentucky Coffee Tree
- Height of tree
- 12-17m
- Soil type
- Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
- Shape
- Oval
- Foliage Colour
- Green
- Looks good in
- Summer
- Location
- Parkland
- Genus
- Gymnocladus
- Autumn Colour
- Yes