Kentucky Coffee Tree

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Kentucky Coffee Tree

The Kentucky Coffee Tree, Gymnocladus Dioicus, may also be known as American coffee berry, Kentucky mahogony, nicker treet, or stump tree. Kentucky Coffee trees are large round-barked trees belonging to the legume family and reaches heights of 60 to 100 feet. Its short trunk, 1 to 2 feet in diameter, divides into several large branches. The leaves are ovalish and are 2-4 inches long. An unofficial state tree of Kentucky, the Kentucky Coffee Tree is closely related to the honeylocust. This deciduous tree is ideal as a shade tree on larger, ungroomed properties. It got its name because early North American colonists used the large seeds to make coffee. When eaten raw, the seeds are poisonous. The bark is deeply furrowed and dark brown in colour. It adapts well to urban conditions. Fall color is yellow turning to orange. ... get more information

 

Arborvitae - Woodward The Arborvitae Woodward, 'Thuja occidentalis 'Wiidwardii', is a compact round plant that never needs trimming to maintain its shape. The Woodward is an excellent foundation plant and it is well suited for a short border or lining a sidewalk. This plant is fast growing for an Arborvitae and it displays bright green foliage. Place the Woodward in moist, acidic, and well drained soils.

Kentucky Coffee Tree