Gymnocladus dioicus
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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
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Moisture Medium |
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Cold Hardiness -40Ā°F |
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Light Full Sun |
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Size 60 ā 80' tall / 40 ā 55' spread |
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Lifespan Ā 150 yrs |
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Growth Rate Moderate |
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Drought Tolerance High |
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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 ātoughā 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 coffeetreeās 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 ā 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.
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Seedling Size Chart: Medium
Due to the dynamic nature of actively growing trees, as well as the tremendous variation between speciesā growth rates, we rely on the cubic volume of a seedlingās root mass to determine its āsizeā (Small / Medium / Large / XL). Within each size there is minor variance ā the dimensions provided here represent the category minimum. If exact measurements are essential, please contact us about current stock.
