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Taxonomy
| Family | Caesalpiniaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Gymnocladus |
| Species | dioicus |
| Common Name | Kentucky coffeetree |
| iTree Code | GYDI |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: medium, rounded crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 80 feet |
| Spread | 55 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | pinnately or bi-pinnately compound with many leaflets, large to 36” long; leaflet oval with point | Leaf Type
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Compound - Bipinnately |
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| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | gray platy with curling edges develops brown with rough fissures | ||
| Bud | small slightly raised, greenish-brown, just above leaf scar; lacks terminal bud | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | light gray, very thick/stout, large leaf scar; large pink pith | ||
| Flower | male and female flowers on separate trees, greenish white | ||
| Fruit | large seed pod (females trees only), starts yellow matures leather brown, hard seed | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
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| Min | 3b | Min | 6.0 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 8a | Max | 8.0 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
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| Intolerant | Moderate | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| Previous Family | Caesalpiniaceae |
| More Information | Visit External Site |