Kentucky Coffeetree
Gymnocladus dioicus
Description
The Kentucky Coffeetree is a deciduous tree native to the Midwestern United States. It is known for its large, bipinnately compound leaves and rough, scaly bark. It typically grows to a height of 60 to 80 feet and displays a somewhat dramatic winter appearance due to its branchless lower trunk and ends appearing "naked." The tree is dioecious, meaning individual trees are either male or female, and it features clustered greenish-white flowers that bloom in early summer.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 60-80 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- May, June
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- In spring, the Kentucky Coffeetree produces greenish-white flowers, and in fall, the leaves turn a soft yellow, but its winter silhouette is characterized by its silvery bark.