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Kentucky Coffeetree | Medium Tree Seedling
Kentucky Coffeetree | Medium Tree Seedling
Kentucky Coffeetree | Medium Tree Seedling
Kentucky Coffeetree | Medium Tree Seedling
Kentucky Coffeetree | Medium Tree Seedling
Kentucky Coffeetree | Medium Tree Seedling
Kentucky Coffeetree | The Jonsteen Company
Kentucky Coffeetree | The Jonsteen Company
Kentucky Coffeetree | The Jonsteen Company
Kentucky Coffeetree | The Jonsteen Company
Kentucky Coffeetree | The Jonsteen Company
Kentucky Coffeetree | The Jonsteen Company
Kentucky Coffeetree | The Jonsteen Company

Kentucky Coffeetree | Medium Tree Seedling

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Gymnocladus dioicus

  • Grow your own Kentucky Coffeetree (a.k.a. American Coffee Berry or Kentucky Mahogany), a rare flowering tree from the midwestern U.S. well-suited to lawn, park, and urban plantings
  • 100% guaranteed
  • Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast
  • Transplanting and care instructions included


Water Needs | The Jonsteen Company
Moisture
Medium
Cold Hardiness | The Jonsteen Company Cold Hardiness
-40°F
Light Needs | The Jonsteen Company Light
Full Sun
Size | The Jonsteen Company Size
60 – 80' tall / 40 – 55' spread
Age | The Jonsteen Company Lifespan
 150 yrs
Growth Rate | The Jonsteen Company Growth Rate
Moderate
Drought Tolerance | The Jonsteen Company Drought Tolerance
High
Windfirm | The Jonsteen Company Wind Resistance
Medium

About the Kentucky Coffeetree

From the United States Department of Agriculture:

"A medium to large, round-barked native deciduous tree reaching heights of 60-100 feet with a spread of 40 to 50 feet. Its short trunk, 1 to 2 feet in diameter, divides into several large branches that end in contorted, stout twigs. Its unique, thick, dark bark is gray to grayish-brown, often marked with deep, irregular furrows and plates that curl at their sides. The alternate, bipinnately compound leaves are the largest of any native species, measuring from 1 to 3 feet in length by 18 to 24 inches in width, arranged in feather-fashion in 5 to 9 pairs of pinnae, the lowest are reduced to simple leaflets. Typically the leaves consist of six to 14 entire; more or less ovate (almond shaped) leaflets, 2 to 3 inches long.

Relatively hardy in zones 3 to 8, the tree adapts well to urban conditions. It prefers full sun, humus-rich, moist soil, and tolerates drought and occasional flooding. Considering its cultural tolerances, it should be on the list of “tough” trees. Kentucky coffeetree is a fast-growing tree when young with moderate to slow growth as the tree ages attaining 12 to 14 feet in 10 years.

Kentucky coffeetree’s numbers are declining rapidly due to over harvesting. The species is not invasive; it is only found in small clusters due to root sprouting and makes up a rare component of any woodland."


About Jonsteen's Seedlings

All of our trees are seed-grown at our nursery on California's Redwood Coast, which is inspected monthly and licensed by the California Department of Agriculture. Trees can provide a natural barrier against high winds, temperatures, noise pollution and soil erosion, all while benefiting local air quality, wildlife and property values — a Jonsteen seedling will only grow in value and beauty


About Jonsteen's 100% Guarantee

All of our trees are guaranteed to arrive healthy and in good condition. If your tree perishes despite your honest efforts, we will be happy to replace it with a small-sized seedling for just the cost of shipping/handling. You can learn more about our guarantee and tree replacement policy here.

 

Seedling Size Chart: Medium

Due to the dynamic nature of actively growing trees, as well as the tremendous variation between species’ growth rates, we rely on the cubic volume of a seedling’s root mass to determine its “size” (Small / Medium / Large / XL). Within each size there is minor variance — the dimensions provided here represent the category minimum. If exact measurements are essential, please contact us about current stock.

Seedling Size Chart | Medium | The Jonsteen Company

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