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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Gymnocladus dioica
(L.) K. Koch.
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Kentucky Coffee Tree
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Fabaceae
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8
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Branches ascend vertically, narrow crown, gaunt-appearing in winter.
ADAPTABILITY:
Best in deep, moist soil, high in organic material; adaptable to drought and
does well in urban settings.
FUNCTIONS:
Shade tree, specimen. If available, chose male clones.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Litter problem, as leaves, rachis, pods, fall at different times.
NATIVE RANGE:
Central United States, Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-7
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Espresso' and 'J.C. McDaniels' are two excellent male selections.
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